Occupational Therapist - Specialist Children's Services

Job details

• Job reference: 256834
• Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
• Job closing date: 06/09/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: Royal Hospital for Children
• Employment type: Fixed-term
• Hours Per Week: 28
• Job posted date: 21/08/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Specialist Children’s Services

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 are looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to manage a designated clinical caseload within the National Children's Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (CAMHS). You will provide a high quality occupational therapy service, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment programmes to support children and young people in achieving their maximum potential. Working as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to coordinated patient care, service development, clinical audit, and quality improvement initiatives while maintaining professional and clinical standards.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Fixed-Term Contract until 25/1/28.

Royal Hospital for Children.

28 Hours (Monday to Friday).

Key responsibilities:

As an autonomous Occupational Therapist, you will be professionally accountable for the assessment, treatment, management and discharge planning of a defined caseload within a specialist inpatient mental health setting. You will use advanced clinical reasoning skills to assess patients' functional abilities, develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes, and evaluate outcomes to ensure high quality patient care. The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary and multi-agency colleagues to ensure coordinated care and effective communication, while maintaining accurate clinical records and statistical information. You will contribute to clinical audit, service improvement and governance activities, support the supervision and development of Healthcare Support Workers and Occupational Therapy students, and incorporate learning from continuous professional development into practice. The role also involves promoting occupational therapy awareness across teams, adhering to relevant legislation and professional standards, and supporting safe, effective and person-centred care delivery.

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

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards and national guidance relating to health and social care.
• Understanding of child protection procedures and clinical governance requirements.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy assessment tools and intervention approaches relevant to mental health services.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working practices.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of a professional portfolio.
• Commitment to participating in mandatory and statutory training programmes.
• Knowledge of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) standards, codes of ethics and professional conduct.
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service evaluation activities.
• Ability to supervise, support and develop students and support staff.

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:Dougie Fraser, Service Manager, 0141 452 4535, Dougie.Fraser@nhs.scot

Nikki Low, Specialist Occupational Therapist, 0141 452 4535, Nikki.Low@nhs.scot

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