Specialist Occupational Therapist Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service - Glasgow, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

Description

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.

The post is full-time 37.5 hours per week with a shift pattern of Mon- Fri

ADRS OT service is seeking to appoint an experienced therapist to work within and across Glasgow City HSCP, primarily based in inpatient setting. The post holder will be responsible for delivering skilled occupational therapy interventions to individuals with substance misuse and mental health difficulties.

You will function as an independent practitioner and demonstrate an in depth knowledge, expertise, proficiency and experience with a keen
focus on client centred practice. You should have a caring and compassionate approach to patient care, colleagues and carers, maintaining dignity and respect within all interactions and therapeutic interventions.

The post will be part of a well-established citywide team and be responsible for service development and supervision of junior staff. You will manage delegated activity as well as maintaining a clinical caseload. You should hold a current HCPC registration and meet all requirements for practicing as an occupational therapist.

Informal contact: Iain Laidlaw, Lead Occupational Therapist, ,

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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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