Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Castlemilk social work dept
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 21.6
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 22/11/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: OPPC

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:
We will be looking for a band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Community Rehabilitation Service to work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation interventions for older people and disabled adults with multiple and complex health conditions. The service aims to prevent hospital admissions and maximise independence within patients' own homes through person-centred rehabilitation.

All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:
Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Fixed term, 18 months
• Part-time, 21.6 hours
• Base location - Castlemilk social work dept

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver a high-quality specialist occupational therapy service to adults with complex rehabilitation needs.
• Undertake specialist patient assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Coordinate patient care and manage complex rehabilitation cases.
• Plan and facilitate safe and effective patient discharges.
• Provide expert clinical interventions, education, and support to patients and their carers.
• Respond to referrals from acute and community settings.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance regarding professional occupational therapy interventions.
• Supervise and support appropriate team members and students.
• Contribute actively to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve person-centred goals.

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

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
• Postgraduate experience in one or more of the following areas: Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Medicine, Care of the Elderly
• Experience managing patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of community-based rehabilitation and person-centred care approaches.
• Demonstrable interest and commitment to working within a community setting.
• Ability to provide clinical education, support, and supervision to colleagues and students.

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:
Louise Ross, Team Lead - Louise.Ross11@nhs.scot - 0141 276 5000

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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