Specialist Occupational Therapist-Older Persons’ Community Mental Health Services
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a creative, innovative and experienced Occupational Therapist who is confident in his or her core skills to take up the exciting opportunity of becoming part of the multi-agency Inverclyde Older Persons Community Mental Health Team.
You will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative clinical style will be essential.
Responsibilities will include specialist occupational therapy assessment and interventions for individuals with severe and/or enduring mental health including function and organic conditions.
You will also be responsible for making recommendations to facilitate safe and independent living. You will be part of a mutli-agency team with a Band 5 occupational therapist and supported by an Occupational Therapy Team Lead.
You will receive professional support and supervision from the Lead Occupational Therapist, will gain access to appropriate training and will have protected CPD time.
For further information contact:
Elizabeth Davidson, Occupational Therapy Team Lead, Argyll Unit, Larkfield Unit, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, 01475 505075, elizabeth.davidson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or
Kate Lowson, Care Group Lead Occupational Therapist, Crown House, 30 King St , Greenock PA15 1NN, 01475 558075, Kate.lowson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Specialist Occupational Therapist-Older Persons’ Community Mental Health Services roles across NHS Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,522 - £43,286 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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