Occupational Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Golspie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health service provider in Scotland is seeking a highly motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their Integrated Health and Social Care Team. The role involves working in both ward and community settings, focusing on reablement. Applicants must possess a degree in Occupational Therapy and be HPC registered, as well as have strong communication and organisational skills. This is a permanent full-time position based in Golspie.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the Health Professional Council.
• Broad skill mix or willingness to expand skill set required.
• Supervision and day-to-day management of Band 4 assistants.

Responsibilities

• Join the East Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care Team.
• Work across ward and community settings with a strong re-ablement focus.
• Manage the workload of Band 4 assistants in the department.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Health Professional Council registration

Job description

Overview

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the East Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care Team.

Role details

This post offers the opportunity for a highly motivated and confident Band 6 to join the team. The role offers experience across both ward and community settings, with a strong re-ablement focus.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the Health Professional Council and have a broad skill mix or the willingness to expand their skill set as required in a fully integrated Occupational Therapy setting. Effective communication, organisational and time management skills are essential as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Based at the Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie, the successful candidate will be expected to work across our sister hospital in Bonar Bridge and the surrounding remote and rural community.

Support and workload

Regular supervision and support will be provided as will the opportunity to self-develop through the use of an annual appraisal and a personal development plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision and day to day workload management of Band 4 assistants. The department is keen to continue to support student placements.

Contract and driving

A full UK driving licence is essential and a pool car will be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required. This is a permanent full-time post of 37 hours per week, worked in accordance with service requirements.

How to apply / Enquiries

Informal enquiries to: Heather Taylor, Integrated Team Manager, Tel [phone] or e-mail (contact details not displayed in this refined version).

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