Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - WestMARC Therapy

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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:

You must have a degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy and be a registered member of HCPC in order to be considered for this post.

Using skills you have already acquired through experience, you will build on these in a fast-paced environment. Working to promote mobility independence with people who have experienced illness from birth, acute trauma, etc., you will be confident in your core therapeutic skills and have knowledge of local policies and procedures. You will work with people of all ages to overcome physical, mental, social and environmental barriers in order to live independent lives. Covering a wide geographical area with bases and external clinics throughout the West of Scotland, you will work within these settings as well as completing domiciliary visits. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported to enhance your knowledge and skills to enable you to become a clinical specialist therapist. You will enjoy a robust induction programme, learning about pressure care, assessment, provision and review of specialist equipment, as well as being part of a team that has a passion for what they do. We look forward to receiving applications from therapists who are passionate about helping people live their lives their way.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• The shift pattern is 08:30 to 16:30
• Fixed-term for 1 year
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours

Key responsibilities:

• Manage your own specialist caseload, carrying out advanced assessments, treatment planning and review to help patients reach their highest level of independence
• Provide expert wheelchair, seating and postural management assessments, ensuring each patient receives safe, appropriate and person‑centred equipment solutions
• Use your clinical judgement autonomously, analysing complex information and making decisions about interventions, risk and discharge planning
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, sharing expertise and contributing to case discussions, joint assessments and care planning
• Offer specialist advice and guidance to colleagues, patients, carers and external partners across the West of Scotland
• Support student learning and development, acting as a supervisor and contributing to staff education, induction and in‑service training

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

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy with current registration under the Health Professions Council
• Minimum of five years’ clinical experience, demonstrating strong foundational knowledge across relevant therapy areas
• Broad understanding of physical and neurological conditions across adult and paediatric populations
• Proven experience in wheelchair provision, pressure care and postural management, including safe equipment selection and assessment
• Evidence of continued professional development, including postgraduate learning and up‑to‑date clinical practice
• Experience supervising students and supporting the development of junior therapy staff

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:
Paediatric Team Lead Alison Rae, [email protected], 0141 232 7931

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.  

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