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This is a full-time position offered for a fixed term of 6 months.
We are looking for a creative and innovative Occupational Therapist who is confident in his or her core skills to take up the exciting opportunity of becoming part of the Renfrewshire Occupational Therapy Community Mental Health Services with specific input to the Paisley Community Mental Health Resource Team.
You will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative clinical style will be essential.
Responsibilities will include key worker responsibility of clients with severe and/or enduring mental health difficulties, specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment for both individuals and groups. You will also be responsible for making recommendations to facilitate safe and independent living.
A key role will be involvement in supporting clients with recovery through structure to their day including vocational rehabilitation, access to leisure and education and employability through individual and group work. You will be part of a dedicated Occupational Therapy MH service lead by a Team Lead and Band 6/5 staff.
You will receive professional support and supervision from a Specialist Occupational Therapist and will gain access to appropriate training and will have protected CPD time.
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.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
For further information contact: Kirsty Davidson, Occupational Therapy Team Lead, email Kirsty.davidson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
or Kate Lowson, Care Group Lead Occupational Therapist, Crown House, 30 King St , Greenock PA15 1NN, Tel 01475 558075, email Kate.lowson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk