261891 Occupational Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Castle Douglas; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is seeking a motivated Community Occupational Therapist to join the Stewartry Home Team. The role focuses on helping adults maximise independence and remain safely in their own homes and communities.

You will assess a range of physical and cognitive health challenges, develop person-centred plans and work closely with patients, families, carers and partner agencies to deliver coordinated care.

Formación

• HCPC registration is required.
• Excellent assessment, communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel within the region.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to discharge to assess pathways and support timely hospital discharges.
• Provide elements of a rapid response service to prevent unnecessary admissions.
• Assess occupational performance, mobility, equipment, adaptations and environmental needs.
• Collaborate with patients, families, carers, home team colleagues and partners to develop coordinated care plans.
• Promote independence, dignity and quality of life through personalised interventions.
• Support anticipatory care planning and admission avoidance initiatives across community services.

Conocimientos

HCPC registration

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Driving licence

Educación

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Descripción del empleo

NHS Dumfries & Galloway is seeking a motivated and compassionate Community Occupational Therapist to join our Stewartry Home Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support individuals to maximise their independence, improve their quality of life, and remain safely in their own homes and communities.

As a Community Occupational Therapist, you will work with adults experiencing a range of physical and cognitive health challenges. You will assess functional needs, develop person-centred intervention plans, and collaborate closely with patients, families, carers, colleagues within the Home Team and partner agencies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to Discharge to Assess pathways, ensuring timely hospital discharges and ongoing assessment and support within community settings.
• Providing elements of a Rapid Response service to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and respond promptly to changes in patients' functional abilities and care needs.
• Assessing and addressing occupational performance, mobility, equipment, adaptation, and environmental needs.
• Working collaboratively with patients, families, carers, health and social care professionals, and third-sector partners to develop coordinated care plans.
• Promoting independence, choice, dignity, and quality of life through personalised interventions approaches.
• Supporting anticipatory care planning and admission avoidance initiatives across community services.

What We're Looking For

Essential requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Excellent assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving licence/able to travel around the region independently (outwith public transport routes/times) and access to transport (where required).

Applications will be considered from candidates seeking either part-time or full-time hours

Informal enquiries to - [e-mail] or [e-mail]

If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION

Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND

Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. Changes as of the 1 April 2025 to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership now sees more roles requiring PVG that may not have needed this check in the past. If you are successful in this role you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team. If you would like to read more information please visit: Disclosure levels - mygov.scot

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

WORK VISA

If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION

NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).