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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 postholder supports the operational manager and is responsible for the line management and professional leadership and development of mental health occupational therapy staff, possessing detailed knowledge of working practices and challenges within the context of mental health modernisation and the national and local agendas. The post holder demonstrates and applies a high level of expert clinical knowledge through evidence –based practice and ensures that it is embedded into practice across their area of responsibility. The post holder directs and organises the provision of occupational therapy and the monitoring and maintenance of high professional standards within the context of a clinical governance framework. The post holder demonstrates competencies within the scope and standards of practice determined by the College of Occupational Therapists, the Health and Care Professions Council and NHS GGC. He/she supports the progression of national agendas of mental health occupational therapy eg in the context of the national AHP Delivery Plan and integration through work with the local authorities across the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde boundary.
Essential
- The post holder will hold a degree/diploma in occupational therapy and will have at least 6 years post graduate experience.
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and meet the necessary continuing professional development requirements in order to remain on the register.
- Adhere to the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and have responsibility for monitoring the compliance by occupational therapy staff with national and local standards of practice.
- Expert knowledge, skills and expertise gained through mental health practice within multi-disciplinary teams in mental health in order to lead and co-ordinate an effective occupational therapy service based on best practice.
- Specialist managerial knowledge obtained through managerial courses e.g AHP leadership programmes, in order to lead and co-ordinate an efficient and effective occupational therapy service.
- Ability to work autonomously and set clinical priorities for occupational therapy services within area of responsibility.
- The knowledge and experience to reflect and critically appraise performance of staff to identify training needs for occupational therapy staff and participate in the delivery of occupational therapy learning plans.
Informal Contact, Kate Lowson & Carol Fitzharris Care Group Lead Occupational Therapist & Service Manager email Kate.lowson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk contact no 01475 558075
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