Specialist Occupational Therapist – Acute Medical Specialities
NHS Scotland
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Paisley, Scotland
Contract type: Full time
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this post is any five days out of seven.
We are seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our acute medical team in the RAH. Working closely with Physiotherapy colleagues and the wider MDT, the acute medical team covers 7 wards within the RAH. The clinical focus is on timely patient centred assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning, to support site flow and ensuring no patients remains in hospital longer than necessary.
As a band 6, key responsibilities will be, the formal and informal support and supervision of rotational Occupational Therapy staff, HCSW’s and students along with participation in personal and service development. You will be supervised by a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist along with daily support available from a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and Associate Chief AHP. Peer supervision is also established within the service. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working in acute medical specialities, interested in networking across sectors and a team player with good communication skills.
It is essential you have a Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy with current registration with the HCPC and evidence of relevant post graduate courses/ CPD. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland check.
Informal Contact: Gillian Riddell, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist at [email protected] or 0141 314 6127.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.
The shift pattern for this post is any five days out of seven.
We are seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our acute medical team in the RAH. Working closely with Physiotherapy colleagues and the wider MDT, the acute medical team covers 7 wards within the RAH. The clinical focus is on timely patient centred assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning, to support site flow and ensuring no patients remains in hospital longer than necessary.
As a band 6, key responsibilities will be, the formal and informal support and supervision of rotational Occupational Therapy staff, HCSW’s and students along with participation in personal and service development. You will be supervised by a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist along with daily support available from a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and Associate Chief AHP. Peer supervision is also established within the service. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working in acute medical specialities, interested in networking across sectors and a team player with good communication skills.
It is essential you have a Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy with current registration with the HCPC and evidence of relevant post graduate courses/ CPD. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland check.
Informal Contact: Gillian Riddell, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist at [email protected] or 0141 314 6127.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.
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