Occupational Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Broadford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for a permanent post working 24.12 hours per week across Broadford and Portree Hospitals in the community integrated team.

The role focuses on assessment and rehabilitation to maximise client function, with discharge planning supported by Senior Occupational Therapists. You will work within multidisciplinary teams and supervise assistants and students. A driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Current HCPC registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a complex range of patients.
• Plan and deliver rehabilitation to maximise independence and function.
• Discharge planning and onward referral with appropriate follow-up in the community.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and supervise Occupational Therapy assistants and students.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

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.

Applications are invited for a permanent, 24.12 hours per week based between Broadford and Portree Hospitals working within the community integrated team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an established team of Occupational Therapists in a community based setting. The focus for this post is provision of occupational therapy assessment and interventions to help maximise client function and independence focusing predominantly on rehabilitation. The post holder will work across Broadford and Portree hospitals with an aim to facilitate earlier hospital discharges/prevention of hospital admissions with support from Senior Occupational Therapists and with an opportunity to outreach into the community for continuity of care.

You will be expected to act independently to provide a full comprehensive service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral and discharge to a complex range of patients referred to the service. There will be ongoing support with more complex cases from the Senior Occupational Therapists within the team.

You will work within Multidisciplinary Teams, supervise Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioners, and Occupational Therapy students. Regular supervision is provided (including peer supervision opportunities) and opportunities for ongoing professional development are encouraged.

A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy is required as is current HCPC registration.

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations and patient residences, so a full current driving license is essential.

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

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Informal enquires to Shiela Morris, Occupational Therapy Professional Lead West Operational Unit email : [e-mail]

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork