Paediatric Occupational Therapist

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established Community Occupational Therapy service within Glasgow South, Specialist Children's Services. Within Specialist Children's Services, Occupational Therapy is an integrated and valued part of the multidisciplinary team.

This role will involve providing high quality Occupational Therapy services to children with various developmental and neurodevelopmental needs. The post will involve completing Occupational Therapy assessments, goal setting, evidenced based interventions and reviews to support participation in everyday activities.

Whilst experience of working within paediatrics is desirable, it is not essential. We recognise that a desire to work within the speciality will be the key to your success in the post.

This is an opportunity to develop clinical Occupational Therapy skills within the specialty of Community Paediatrics. We are looking for individuals who are: organised, motivated and enthusiastic to be part of a developing service. You must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills when working with children, young people and their families. Additionally, you will be expected to build working relationships with: multidisciplinary team colleagues, local schools and nurseries.

You will be provided with a robust induction that includes both Occupational Therapy specific aspects and also multidisciplinary team input. We are committed to providing regular supervision and you will be given the opportunity to access regular CPD opportunities.

As this is a community post a current driving licence in required. We welcome informal enquiries and discussions, please contact Caitlin Murdoch (Occupational Therapy Team Lead) on /

Informal contact: Caitlin Murdoch -

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

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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