Occupational Therapist

NHS Highland; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for Helensburgh and Lomond. The post involves working with an integrated OT team across community, reablement and hospital discharge, supporting a diverse caseload in the community setting.

You will supervise and support OT staff, assist with team leadership, and work closely with partner organisations. A Diploma/Degree in OT and HCPC registration are essential, with a full UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to OT team.
• Carry a complex caseload in community settings.
• Support the Occupational Therapy Team Lead and deputise when required.
• Collaborate with statutory and third sector organisations.

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registered

Job description

Advertised location: Helensburgh

Advertised salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)

Employment type: Permanent

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 Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. 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. [e-mail]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.

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 our NHS and social care values.

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.