Occupational Therapy Technician

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health organization is seeking an enthusiastic and confident individual to join their Community Mental Health team in Dunoon. This part-time position involves working alongside a Specialist Occupational Therapist to facilitate rehabilitation activities aimed at improving patients' quality of life. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, a background in Occupational Therapy, and experience in mental health settings is preferred. A driving licence is essential for this role.

Benefits

Training and support provided

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Understanding of Occupational Therapy is required.
• Driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to undertake distance learning HNC in Occupational Therapy support.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Qualified Occupational Therapist in providing rehabilitation activities.
• Conduct group and individual sessions to promote independence and improve quality of life.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Experience in a mental health setting

Practical and creative skills

Education

'O' Level in English or equivalent

HNC in Occupational Therapy Support or equivalent

Job description

Enthusiastic and confident person required to join our Community Mental Health team, working alongside our Specialist Occupational Therapist. This part‑time post is based in Dunoon, Argyll but covers the whole Cowal & Bute locality. Some flexibility in working day/hours may be possible.

With the aim of promoting independence and improving quality of life, the post‑holder will assist the Qualified Occupational Therapist to provide meaningful and rehabilitation activities. This will be done both in group and individual sessions.

You will have an understanding of Occupational Therapy, excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. Experience in a mental health setting is desirable as well as a positive attitude to people with mental health problems and recovery‑focused care. Experience working with the Model of Human Occupation is desirable.

'O' Level, Standard Grade / National 4 English (or equivalent) is required as well as a positive attitude to people with mental health problems and excellent communication skills. Applicants will have an HNC in Occupational Therapy Support or demonstrable equivalent training e.g. SVQ 3. If HNC not obtained, candidates should show willingness to undertake the distance learning HNC in Occupational Therapy support. Prior experience of dealing with people in a health / social care / teaching setting and practical and creative skills would be useful.

Driving licence is essential.

Training, support and supervision will be provided.

For informal enquiries, please contact: Diane Glancy - CMHT Team Lead 01369 708716

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.

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