Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Clinical Support Worker within the NHS Fife Acute Services Division. This dynamic role involves working closely with the Palliative Care Team, where you will manage an independent case load, focusing on enhancing patients' quality of life. You will engage in a variety of interventions, from promoting independent living skills to providing essential equipment. Join a supportive multi-disciplinary team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. This position offers flexible working options and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, ensuring an inclusive workplace for all.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Family-Friendly Policies

Support for Disabled Candidates

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care within an OT or related environment.
• Ability to independently carry out assessments and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Manage an independent case load under supervision.
• Promote independent living skills and manage symptoms.

Skills

Palliative Care Knowledge

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Assessment Skills

Education

HNC or SVQ Level 3

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the NHS Fife Acute Services Division, Occupational Therapy (OT) service. We are looking for an experienced Clinical Support Worker to work with the OT service in the Palliative Care Team.

As an OT Clinical Support Worker (CSW), Band 4, you will carry an independent case load, under supervision. Intervention is aimed at promoting independent living skills; successful use of symptom management techniques; and equipment provision and delivery.

The majority of OT interventions take place within the hospital and hospice, but you may also be required to visit patients’ homes e.g. to deliver and fit equipment. This requires an ability to travel throughout Fife.

This is a diverse, fast paced role, within a multi-disciplinary team and will entail a range of different duties with palliative and oncology client group. This post also offers an opportunity to work closely with Physiotherapy colleagues sharing some skills and roles as required. You will require knowledge of palliative care, oncology, occupational therapy equipment, excellent communication and IT skills and the ability to independently carry out assessments and treatments effectively to a high standard.

A relevant HNC and/or SVQ Level 3 or evidence of working towards this qualification, or clear evidence of relevant training and experience equivalent to this is essential. Extensive health or social care experience in an OT or related environment is required.

For informal enquiries, please contact Marianne McLeod, OT Palliative Team Lead on 01592 643355 ext 20013 or Lorna Brocklesby, OT Manager on ext 21646.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. 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 Fife welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.