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
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist with an interest in Older People’s Rehabilitation to work alongside an established respected and experienced team. It is essential that you are educated to Diploma/Degree level in Occupational Therapy while being registered with HCPC and have significant postgraduate experience, including significant previous clinical experience in a relevant area.
This post involves a highly complex and varied caseload incorporating patient assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation and discharge planning. You will be clinically responsible for rotational staff, support workers, students, inducting, training and managing staff on a daily basis. You will be actively encouraged to develop through your four pillars of practice while participating in CPD, audit and research.
This post will be instrumental in designing and delivering the Occupational Therapy service within the Acute Older Peoples wards across the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and New Victoria sites.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
This is a full‑time, permanent post and may require the post holder to participate in seven‑day working or extended hours working.
This role is based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Key responsibilities
- Professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including direct and indirect patient care, within scope of practice as per HCPC guidelines.
- Assess capacity, gain valid consent and work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent.
- Using available evidence base, act independently to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, treat and progress patient care, to maximise functional independence and rehabilitation potential, including decision making regarding discharge from care.
- Manage own identified highly complex caseload of patients effectively and efficiently, as well as supporting other staff within the team with management of their caseloads.
- Work as an expert member of a multi‑professional team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.
- Provide a comprehensive assessment of equipment needs, and assume responsibility for identifying and prescribing correct equipment as informed by patient needs, diagnosis and prognosis while considering clinical contraindications and risk.
Requirements
Essential
- BSc / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Occupational Health Clearance
- PVG Membership
- Significant postgraduate experience, with significant previous experience in relevant clinical specialty.
- Experience of working with patients with highly complex needs
- Evidence of postgraduate learning at equivalent of Masters level
- Evidence of leading quality improvement work (e.g., audit, systematic reviews, research proposals)
- Highly developed supervisory skill in developing and supporting staff
- Excellent communication skills, including at senior clinical or managerial level
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Experience of practice education
- Leadership experience
- Highly developed decision making skills
- Highly committed to specialty and profession
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in change or service redesign
- Understanding of statistics and their evaluation.
- Working knowledge of all areas of Clinical Governance including quality, audit and risk assessment.
What we offer
- 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
Inclusive Employment
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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