Occupational Therapist Mental Health Clinical Specialist

Occupational Therapist Mental Health Clinical Specialist
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Job reference:
261778
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
21/10/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
NHS Forth Valley Sites
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
15
Job posted date:
07/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Forth Valley
Department:
AHP Mental Health
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We are excited to be recruiting to a Clinical Specialist OT role to our Adult Mental Health AHP team in NHS Forth Valley.
We would welcome applications from innovative OTs who would be excited to explore and deliver support to individuals with mental health needs in a Acute Mental Health In Patient setting. Working with an OT Team to explore and develop the OT service within in patient acute mental health services and the development of OT whole system working across in patients / Rehabilitation and community,
If you have clinical expertise and experience within adult mental health we would welcome discussion with you regarding this opportunity.
We are especially interested if you are energised by change, supporting others in change management and have a strong collaborative approach to care working as part of an MDT.
The successful candidate(s) will be HCPC registered and should have the ability to be mobile across Forth Valley.
NHS Forth Valley is embracing contemporary working. As and when required the post holder will be expected to participate in twilight or weekend working.
We invite interest and are keen to have further discussions regarding the post.
Please contact our Admin Team who will link you with the best person to provide you with further information.
Please contact : AHP Mental Health Admin Team – (apply through the link on this page)
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on (apply through the link on this page) if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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