Occupational Therapy Support Worker

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland in Inverness is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Raigmore Hospital team in a fixed-term role until 31 March 2027. The post involves delivering high-quality occupational therapy services to a wide range of patients and will support you to build skills and knowledge across diverse caseloads.

Flexible working arrangements may be considered, weekend shifts may be required, and regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Special interest in Occupational Therapy.
• Fixed-term role until 31 March 2027.
• Opportunities to work with a wide range of patients and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Occupational Therapy services to a wide range of patients.
• Work with experienced team members and engage in supervision and development.
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered; weekend work may be required.

Skills

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.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person with a special interest in Occupational Therapy to join the Occupational Therapy team at Raigmore in a fixed term role up until 31st March 2027.

The post will involve working alongside experienced team member to provide a high quality Occupational Therapy services to wide range of patients.

The post holder will be supported to build the skills and knowledge required to work with a variety of patient groups alongside the Occupational Therapy team.

You will be required to demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills in this post.

Flexible working arrangements may be considered for this role.

Weekend working patterns may be required in this role.

The post holder will have lots of opportunities for continued development.

Regular clinical supervision is provided and opportunities for ongoing professional development are encouraged.

A full current driving licence is beneficial.

Informal enquiries to: Jo Wilson, Lead Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital. 01463 705477

Simon White, Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital.

01463 704293

Additional Information For Candidates

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 stride to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through.