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
The role of a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the AHP Team in the surgical department at IRH focuses on delivering patient-centred care, specialist assessment, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning. You will also contribute to MDT working, support staff and students, and help develop the AHP service in surgical and critical care settings.
Duration, Location and Working Pattern
Base location: Surgical department, Inverclyde Royal Hospital (IRH)
Permanent, Part-time
Shift Pattern: 5/7
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist clinical assessments and rehabilitation
- Lead and coordinate complex discharge planning
- Work collaboratively within the MDT
- Supervise support staff and students
- Contribute to AHP service development within the surgical and critical care areas
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience
- Post-graduate experience in a relevant clinical area
- Experience supervising staff and students
- Experience in service development
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration (essential)
- Skills: adaptability, creativity, strong communication, teamwork, and motivation to advance the AHP surgical service
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.
- 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, contact Lynne Thomson, Associate Chief AHP — Lynne.Thomson10@nhs.scot — 01475 504365.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to work-life balance and flexible working where service needs allow. We encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.
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.
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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