Occupational Therapy, Clinical Support Worker

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and become part of Scotland's largest healthcare organisation, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health difficulties. Working within the North East Inpatient Occupational Therapy Team at Stobhill Hospital, you will support service users to engage in therapeutic activities that promote independence, wellbeing and recovery. As part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with Occupational Therapists to deliver person-centred interventions in both hospital and community settings. This rewarding role offers excellent opportunities for learning, development and career progression while enabling you to support patients on their recovery journey. If you are compassionate, motivated and committed to delivering high-quality care, we would love to hear from you.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Stobhill Hospital
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30
• Permanent, full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of therapeutic activities and treatment programmes for individuals and groups experiencing mental health difficulties
• Facilitate planned group sessions and one-to-one interventions under the guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist
• Contribute to Occupational Therapy assessments and provide feedback on service users' progress and functioning
• Build positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records in line with service and professional standards
• Assist with clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives and the safe maintenance of Occupational Therapy environments
• Support service users within hospital, home and community settings to achieve their Occupational Therapy goals and maximise independence

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Experience of working in a caring, health, social care, community or support environment
• Technical qualification such as City & Guilds, Health & Social Care qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Ability to work independently with individuals and groups while recognising when to seek support and guidance
• Good communication, interpersonal and observation skills with the ability to engage effectively with service users and colleagues
• Competency in one or more leisure, creative or practical activities that can support therapeutic interventions
• Good organisational skills with an understanding of health and safety, risk awareness and professional conduct
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development with a willingness to undertake relevant training and work flexibly to meet service needs

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Lead Occupational Therapist - Gillian Peters - ***email_hidden*** View phone number on uk.workus.org

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