Occupational Therapy Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Support Worker to join a dynamic Orthopaedic Team in a busy hospital setting. This role is crucial for providing therapy over seven days to enhance patient recovery. You will manage a patient caseload, assess care needs, and contribute to service development while being supported in your professional growth. The position requires teamwork and excellent communication skills, making it ideal for those passionate about improving patient outcomes. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to equality and diversity, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of care provided to patients.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy services is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a delegated patient caseload and assess care needs.
• Participate in service development activities and professional development.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

IT Skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

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.

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Support Worker to join the Orthopaedic Team and contribute to the provision of a seven day service within the Orthopaedic unit at Ninewells Hospital. The Orthopaedic unit is a busy receiving centre for all trauma in Tayside, alongside elective admissions for joint replacements. It is crucial that therapy is provided over seven days to aid capacity and flow and to ensure enhanced recovery pathways are optimised.

You will be allocated a delegated patient caseload, assessing the patient's care needs, within an agreed assessment and treatment protocol and/or modifying existing treatment plans as appropriate. This includes progressing patient treatment plans, reassessing and discharging within the agreed scope of practice, being guided by evidence based protocols where available. The role will be based across hospital and Dundee community settings. The role will involve participation in service development activities and continued professional development will be supported within the team. You will also undertake administrative and housekeeping duties as required.

Previous experience within Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy services in a care setting is essential. The successful candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Teamwork is an essential component of this post. IT skills are highly desirable.

Allied Health Professions are moving to 7 day working and this post will require some weekend working in line with the evidence base and the strategic direction of NHS Tayside. This is for improved patient outcomes and to maximise a person-centred equitable approach to care.

For this post, you can expect to be fully supported through our established system of personal development planning and training programmes. We have a strong commitment to MDT working, clinical governance, CPD and evidence based practice.

Please let us know if you wish to discuss assistance with reimbursement of relocation expenses if you require to relocate to Tayside. This is a full-time post however part-time hours would be considered.

Informal enquiries to: Lynne Armstrong, Orthopaedic OT team lead, Ninewells. Tel: [phone] ext 36150. Email: [e-mail]

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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