Occupational Therapy, Clinical Support Worker

Nhsayrshireandarran; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker in Glasgow. The successful candidate will join the Inpatient Mental Health Team at Stobhill Mental Health Campus. Responsibilities include supporting therapeutic activities, facilitating group work, and providing supervision to clinical support workers. Applicants must possess an HNC in Occupational Therapy or equivalent experience. This role promises a dynamic and rewarding working environment supporting mental health patients.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have an HNC in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualifications and/or experience.
• Previous work experience as an occupational therapy support worker would be desirable.
• Ability to support ward-based therapeutic activity, home visits, and community work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Inpatient Occupational Therapy Team across various mental health areas.
• Facilitate group and individual therapeutic work.
• Provide supervision and support the development of the clinical support worker.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Motivation

Education

HNC in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Job description

Shift Pattern

8.30 – 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker to join the Inpatient Mental Health Team at Stobhill Mental Health Campus, North East Glasgow. The Inpatient Occupational Therapy Team works across the inpatient site including adult acute admissions, older people’s mental health and rehabilitation.

Occupational Therapists will provide specialist assessments to this patient group and allocate work to the postholder. The postholder will support ward‑based therapeutic activity, home visits and community work as prescribed by the qualified occupational therapist, and facilitate group and individual work. The postholder will also provide supervision and support the development of the clinical support worker.

Applicants should have an HNC in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualifications and/or experience. Candidates should be highly motivated, flexible and have excellent communication and written skills. Previous work experience as an occupational therapy support worker would be desirable. Regular clinical supervision will be provided.

Informal Contact

Lead Occupational Therapist – Gillian Peters – [e-mail] 0141 201 3918

Information for Candidates

This post may close early due to high volume of applications. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

EEO & Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland 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, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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