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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our South Glasgow Community Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team, which is part of the wider GGC Specialist Children’s Services. Within Specialist Children’s Services, Occupational Therapy is an integrated and valued part of the multidisciplinary team.
This is a permanent position, with the hours worked over 5 days (Monday – Friday).
The successful candidate will become part of the well-established and highly innovative community based team in the South of Glasgow, please note this position also covers East Renfrewshire. Due to the large demographic area we offer our services to, it is essential that the successful candidate has a UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work.
The role will involve providing high quality Occupational Therapy services to Children and Young People aged between 0-18 years old. You will work with children who have varying abilities, needs and conditions:
neurodevelopmental disorder, neurodisability and physical disability.
The post will involve completing Occupational Therapy assessments, goal setting, evidenced based interventions and reviews to support participation in everyday
activities.
While you will be based within The New Gorbals Health & Care Centre, the support provided to children may take place within their homes, nursery and school. You must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills when working with children, young people and their families. Additionally, you will be expected to build working relationships with multidisciplinary team colleagues, local schools and nurseries.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated team player with relevant clinical experience which can transfer to working within a busy paediatric Occupational Therapy service. We are looking for individuals who are organised, motivated and enthusiastic to be part of a developing service. You are required to be HCPC registered and have PVG scheme membership.
Experience within Paediatrics is desirable but not essential as training and support for your professional development will be provided. You will be provided with a robust induction that includes both Occupational Therapy specific aspects and also multi-disciplinary team input. We are committed to providing regular supervision and you will be given the opportunity to access regular CPD opportunities.
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
- 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:
Caitlin Murdoch, Occupational Therapy Team Lead - caitlin.murdoch@nhs.scot - 0141 201 5196
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early 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.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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.
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.
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