Rotational Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Job details

• Job reference: 252871
• Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
• Job closing date: 26/07/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: Various Locations throughout NHSGGC
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 09/07/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Occupational therapy

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:

This is an exciting opportunity to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist within our Rehabilitation and Assessment Service. As part of one of the UK's largest and most innovative health boards, you will gain invaluable experience across a range of specialist clinical areas including older people’s services, acute medicine, orthopaedics, stroke rehabilitation and neurology. Working within supportive multidisciplinary teams, you will develop your clinical expertise while delivering high quality, person-centred care. NHSGGC is committed to supporting professional growth, continuous learning and career development, making this an ideal role for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking to broaden their skills and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, permanent
• You will be based in various locations across GGC
• Working 5 days over 7

Key responsibilities:

• Assess plan implement and evaluate occupational therapy interventions to support patient recovery independence and rehabilitation
• Manage a diverse caseload and prioritise patient needs to ensure timely and effective care delivery
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and coordinate patient centred care plans
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and contribute to clinical decision making and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service data collection and reporting requirements
• Participate in clinical audit service improvement activities and evidence based practice initiatives
• Support education training and development activities for students colleagues and wider healthcare teams

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
• Knowledge of occupational therapy practice and its application within a healthcare setting
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a patient centred approach to care
• Working knowledge of IT systems and electronic record keeping with a commitment to continuous professional development

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:Claire McFadyen, Interim OT Rotational Lead on 0141 301 9727 or claire.mcfadyen3@nhs.scot

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

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

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:

This is an exciting opportunity to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist within our Rehabilitation and Assessment Service. As part of one of the UK's largest and most innovative health boards, you will gain invaluable experience across a range of specialist clinical areas including older people’s services, acute medicine, orthopaedics, stroke rehabilitation and neurology. Working within supportive multidisciplinary teams, you will develop your clinical expertise while delivering high quality, person-centred care. NHSGGC is committed to supporting professional growth, continuous learning and career development, making this an ideal role for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking to broaden their skills and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, permanent
• You will be based in various locations across GGC
• Working 5 days over 7

Key responsibilities:

• Assess plan implement and evaluate occupational therapy interventions to support patient recovery independence and rehabilitation
• Manage a diverse caseload and prioritise patient needs to ensure timely and effective care delivery
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and coordinate patient centred care plans
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and contribute to clinical decision making and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service data collection and reporting requirements
• Participate in clinical audit service improvement activities and evidence based practice initiatives
• Support education training and development activities for students colleagues and wider healthcare teams

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
• Knowledge of occupational therapy practice and its application within a healthcare setting
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a patient centred approach to care
• Working knowledge of IT systems and electronic record keeping with a commitment to continuous professional development

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:Claire McFadyen, Interim OT Rotational Lead on 0141 301 9727 or claire.mcfadyen3@nhs.scot

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

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.