Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - NRU - Regional AHP Team

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 experienced and motivated Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Neurorehabilitation Unit (NRU) within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop specialist occupational therapy services for patients with highly complex neurological and major trauma rehabilitation needs. Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering expert assessment, rehabilitation and service development. NHSGGC offers a supportive environment where innovation, professional growth and person-centred care are at the heart of everything we do. If you are passionate about improving outcomes and shaping the future of neurorehabilitation services, we would love to hear from you.

A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration is essential.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Neuro Rehabilitation Unit, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Fixed-term for 9 months
• Monday, Wednesday & Fridays 08:30 to 16:00, Tuesday & Thursdays 08:30 to 16:30

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of specialist occupational therapy services within the Level 2 Neurorehabilitation Unit
• Manage a complex caseload of patients with neurological, brain injury and major trauma rehabilitation needs
• Undertake expert assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation and discharge management for patients with highly complex presentations
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to occupational therapy staff and wider multidisciplinary colleagues
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audit and research activity
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, carers and external agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Support education, training and professional development for colleagues, students and healthcare professionals across the service

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

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration
• Significant post-graduate occupational therapy experience, including experience at a senior level within a relevant specialty
• Extensive experience working in neurorehabilitation, major trauma rehabilitation or a related specialist area
• Advanced clinical assessment, decision-making and rehabilitation skills for patients with complex needs
• Experience of leading, developing and evaluating services within a multidisciplinary environment
• Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement, audit, research and evidence-based practice
• Strong leadership, communication, teaching and staff development skills with a commitment to continuous professional development

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, a Cycle to Work Scheme, a 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

AHP team lead, Donna Bisland, donna.bisland , 0141 201 2655

Information for candidates

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