Occupational Therapist - Adult Community Mental Health

Occupational Therapist - Adult Community Mental Health
Job reference: 262730
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 08/11/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Riverside CMHT NW Glasgow
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Adult Community Mental Health

The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Community Mental Health team within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. In this rewarding role, you will support individuals experiencing complex mental health challenges to maximise their independence, wellbeing and participation in everyday life. Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary colleagues, you will deliver person-centred interventions that make a meaningful difference to service users and their families. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde offers a supportive learning environment, excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to build a fulfilling career within Scotland’s largest health board.

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.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Riverside CMHT
• Permanent, full-time
• Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a defined caseload, undertaking occupational therapy assessments, interventions and evaluations for individuals with mental health needs
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions that promote independence, recovery and participation in daily activities
• Work collaboratively with service users to develop achievable therapeutic goals and personalised treatment plans
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, care planning and ongoing review of service user progress
• Assess, prescribe and provide guidance on the use of adaptive equipment and environmental adaptations where appropriate
• Maintain accurate clinical records, reports and documentation in line with professional and organisational standards
• Participate in service development, audit, training, research and continuous improvement activities

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

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Understanding of mental health conditions and their impact on functional ability and daily living
• Ability to undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop effective intervention plans
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, outcome measures and clinical risk assessment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with service users, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and delivery of high-quality person-centred care

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:
Occupational Therapist, Hester Morgan, hester.morgan@nhs.scot, 0141 211 1430

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.