Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading health organization in Scotland is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join their pan Ayrshire rotation. This role involves providing high-quality services across various clinical specialties and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to support service users in achieving their goals. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and demonstrate effective communication skills. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Must have varied clinical experience in a relevant specialty.
• Current HCPC Registration (existing or pending) required.
• Evidence of CPD and additional training is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work with a caseload in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide quality Occupational Therapy services across various settings.
• Participate in service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Sound clinical knowledge

Leadership and supervision skills

Understanding of Occupational Therapy

Education

Diploma, BSc or MSc 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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

Our purpose:

Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Our values:

• Caring, safe, respectful

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

What you will do:

Occupational Therapist – Pan Ayrshire rotation, range of clinical specialities.

You will work in an agreed area of Occupational Therapy ensuring the provision of quality services. In Ayrshire and Arran we have developed a pan Ayrshire rotation across a range of clinical specialties and settings in North, South and East Ayrshire. The rotations are one year in duration.

You will work in partnership with colleagues, as part of the multi-disciplinary and Occupational Therapy team and will manage a caseload, using evidence based principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. You will be passionate in empowering service users to achieve their goals and to remain as independent and active as possible. Participation in service improvement is expected and encouraged.

Your role will involve promotion and education to relevant stakeholders. It is therefore essential that you possess effective communication skills, which will include presentation skills, written reporting skills and interpersonal skills. You will also be required to develop effective networks with colleagues across health, local authority and partner agencies.

You will be joining teams who are enthusiastic and committed to delivering compassionate, person centred, strengths based and innovative care.
Post holder will have an understanding of the current agendas influencing services and be able to evidence continuous professional development.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Successful applicants whose registration is pending would be aligned to a band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner role until such times as their HCPC registration is complete.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• A Diploma, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy or within 6 months completion of a BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy are essential requirements
• Requires to have completed Flying Start and be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of Occupational Therapy, through CPD, Post Graduate training, evidence of additional knowledge and experience
• Must have varied clinical experience of working in a relevant speciality
• Current Health and Care Professions Council Registration (existing or pending within 6 months)
• Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and skills.
• Excellent communication skills particularly with multi-agencies.
• Evidence of development of leadership and supervision skills.
• Committed to team & personal development with evidence of self-directed learning.
• Mandatory and Statutory training (MAST) and role specific MAST

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

37 hours per week - part time and flexible working considered

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Heather Lavalette ([e-mail] T: 01292 559777)

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