Occupational Therapist

NHS Highland; Helensburgh; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Helensburgh is recruiting a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join an integrated OT team providing services in the community, reablement and hospital settings.

You will carry a complex caseload, supervise staff, and work closely with statutory and third sector organisations. Applicants must have HCPC registration and a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy. Driving licence and car access are desirable.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• HCPC registered and driving licence may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the OT team, including peers and junior staff.
• Support Team Lead and deputise when required.
• Deliver an integrated OT service across community, reablement and hospital settings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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.

22.5 hours, Permanent basis

About Us

Our team provides an Occupational Therapy service to the community of Helensburgh and Lomond. We are an Integrated Occupational Therapy Team based in the VICC in Helensburgh and work primarily with the adult population.

Peer support is provided by our experienced wider Occupational Therapy team with a broad range of specialisms and areas of special interest and CPD is fully supported.

About The Role

This post offers the opportunity for a highly motivated and confident Band 5 to join our Integrated Occupational Therapy Team in this key role. You will work as part of a team of Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioner OT’s and Healthcare Support Workers, working across Community, Reablement and Hospital Prevention and Discharge.

You will have a broad skill mix as is required in a fully integrated Occupational Therapy setting and will be required to carry a complex caseload of patient needs within the community setting. You will be responsible for providing day to day supervision and support to the OT team including your peers and junior staff. You will be expected to support the Occupational Therapy Team Lead and deputise when required. You will also work closely with a range of both statutory and third sector organisations.

About You

Essential - The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and confident individual who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as good self-awareness and the ability to work as part of a team. Conscientious, calm and be able to adapt to change or unpredictable circumstances. You should also have a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, be HCPC registered and have full UK driving licence and access to a car.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Informal enquiries: Sarah Taylor Occupational Therapy Interim Team Lead for Helensburgh and Lomond.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .