Specialist Occupational Therapist - Adult Community Mental Health Team
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Position Overview & Specifications
The post holder will deliver Occupational Therapy to service users within North West Glasgow Adult Community Mental Health services based in Riverside Resource Centre in Glasgow’s vibrant west end. Applicants should be able to evidence their specialist skills in occupational therapy assessment including standardized assessment, treatment delivery and evaluation of outcomes for service users with severe and/or enduring mental health problems. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the CMHT multidisciplinary team and will contribute to generic team duties whilst maintaining a focus on specialist Occupational Therapy interventions including vocational rehabilitation and a sensory integration approach. They will
contribute to the delivery and development of the wider North West Occupational Therapy service and will have excellent clinical skills, be an effective communicator and be committed to working as part of a team. Occupational Therapy within the team is well established with support and supervision via the Lead Occupational Therapist and support for CPD opportunities. The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of junior staff and students within the service. HCPC registration, a degree in Occupational Therapy and previous experience of working in a community mental health team are all essential requirements for the post.
Informal Contact: Lorna McLean, Tel No: 0141 211 1430
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
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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.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £37,831 - £46,100 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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