Occupational Therapist (Band 5)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an Occupational Therapist (Band 5) within the Renfrewshire Occupational Therapy Community Mental Health Services. The post involves delivering occupational therapy assessments and interventions for individuals with mental health difficulties. The aim is to support recovery and promote safe, independent living for patients. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary mental health team.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out generic mental health and specialist occupational therapy assessments.
- Deliver occupational therapy interventions for patients within the Community Mental Health Team.
- Support individuals with severe and/or enduring mental health difficulties.
- Provide interventions on a one-to-one basis and through group work.
- Make recommendations to support safe and independent living.
- Assist service users in their recovery by helping establish structure and routine.
- Support vocational rehabilitation, access to leisure activities, education, and employability opportunities.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary mental health team.
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist is required.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Confident in core occupational therapy skills.
- Collaborative clinical approach.
- Ability to work creatively and innovatively within mental health services.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,544 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257615
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
13/09/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
West Renfrewshire CMHT
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
27/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department:
Adult Community Mental Health
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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:
Occupational Therapist (Band 5) within the Renfrewshire Occupational Therapy Community Mental Health Services. The post involves delivering occupational therapy assessments and interventions for individuals with mental health difficulties, supporting recovery and promoting safe, independent living.
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