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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.

This is a fixed term post of 2 years.

The shift pattern is to be confirmed. (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

We have an exciting opportunity. Would you like to join a friendly, supportive, motivated team, where the ethos is to empower and nurture the professional development of all staff?

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to work within our Children’s Occupational Therapy Team at West Dunbartonshire HSCP.

You should have experience as an Occupational Therapy support worker, or have experience in a similar type of support worker role and have an interest in working with young people, their families and the services around them.

You will be expected to undertake a number of clinical and non-clinical duties with supervision and guidance from a registered occupational therapist. You will be responsible for an agreed caseload and will implement and modify existing treatment plans under supervision and within scope of practice. This will include clinical support during assessment and intervention for children and young people where physical disability, mental health or neurodevelopmental difference is impacting on participation in everyday
activity.

You will participate in service development and service change within the team.

You must demonstrate good clinical and interpersonal skills and be well attuned to communicating effectively with children, young people and their families, and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Due to the nature of community based work a Driving License is desirable.

This post is a 2 year fixed term 0.8WTE (30 hours/4 days) Band 3 position.

Informal enquires and discussions are welcomed, please contact: Debbie Davidson, Team Lead Occupational Therapist Community Paediatrics/ CAMHS
[email protected] /Tel – 01389 817393

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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.

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

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