Job reference: 263343
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 15/11/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Eastwood Health and Care Centre, Barrhead Health and Care Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 30
Department: Mental Health and Recovery Services
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

The role:
East Renfrewshire Older Peoples CMHT is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join its friendly, supportive and well-established multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work within the wider Mental Health and Recovery Service, supporting older adults with severe and enduring mental health needs and complex social care requirements.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, part time 30 hours per week
Shift pattern: 9am-5pm 4 days per week
Base location: Eastwood Health and Care Centre, Barrhead Health and Care Centre

Key responsibilities:

• Manage an independent occupational therapy caseload
• Undertake comprehensive specialist OT assessments
• Plan and deliver person-centred interventions
• Provide specialist advice and support to clients and their families
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Support individuals with severe and enduring mental health needs and complex social care needs

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

• Occupational Therapy qualification with current professional registration
• Experience assessing and supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
• Ability to deliver specialist OT interventions and advice
• Strong caseload management and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Commitment to person-centred care and recovery-focused practice

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.

• 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?
For an informal discussion, please contact: Fiona Gibson, Lead OT - Fiona.gibson10@nhs.scot - 0141 451 0860

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. The Armed Forces Covenant applies; military skills and experience are recognised.