Rotational Occupational Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Wishaw is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their team. The position involves managing a caseload in both hospital and community settings. Candidates will gain experience through a comprehensive rotation program tailored to support career development. The role requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and valid HCPC registration, and offers a supportive environment for new practitioners.

Benefits

Minimum 27 days annual leave

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of OT theory application.
• Ability to work with diverse patient groups.
• Clinical experience relevant to the post.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload and provide interventions.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Implement discharge planning and onward referral.

Skills

Team working skills

Effective listening

Communication skills

Time management

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered Occupational Therapist with valid HCPC Registration

Job description

The Role

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based practice and person-centred care to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in both hospital and community settings. The post holder is expected to develop relevant clinical skills, knowledge and experience without direct supervision.

Duties will vary depending on the specialty.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 occupational therapist to join our team and work as a member of staff on our comprehensive rotation programme within NHS Lanarkshire Occupational Therapy services in both acute and community settings.

We tailor our rotational opportunities to meet your career development needs, with opportunities to gain experience in a number of acute and community rotations across both North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships including:

• Surgical
• Care of the Elderly
• Medical
• Orthopaedic trauma
• Acute Stroke
• Community Rehabilitation Teams
• Brain Injury
• Rheumatology
• Vascular
• Hand Therapy
• Children & Young Peoples services

*Initial rotation allocation will be discussed at interview

We are looking for individuals who will provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment, discharge planning and onward referral, facilitating high quality treatment with the interdisciplinary team working in partnership with all agencies providing care and support for diverse patient groups.

This is an ideal position for an Occupational Therapist wishing to gain experience in a variety of clinical areas. As a Band 5 OT you will be fully supported by senior staff. You will be offered a variety of learning opportunities and be fully involved in the development of the service within your team as well as supporting change and development across the wider OT services across Lanarkshire.

In line with the evidence base and the strategic direction of NHS Lanarkshire, we are moving towards 7 day working. This is for improved patient outcomes and to maximise a person‑centred equitable approach to care. Therefore, all new contracts will be for a 5 out of 7 days service rota to enable the service to move to a safe and effective 7 day service.

You can expect to be fully supported through our established system of supervision and personal development planning. We are fully committed to MDT working, clinical governance, CPD and evidence based practice. We fully support undergraduate OT training programmes and regularly accept students on practice placements.

Applications are welcomed from newly qualified Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists with some experience and Occupational Therapy students in the final stages of their undergraduate studies. Support and mentorship will be provided to help you develop into the role of a newly qualified practitioner. We are committed to supporting graduates to reach their full potential in a supportive learning environment.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we’ll need you to bring

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered Occupational Therapist with valid HCPC Registration
• Knowledge of application of the theory underpinning OT practice
• The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge of basic information technology

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

It would be great if you also have

• OT Practice Education course
• Further Education and CPD in relation to the post including relevant projects and research studies
• Clinical experience as per academic requirements
• Practice Education experience relevant to the post
• Previous voluntary or employment experience or research proposal/project relevant to the post
• Basic knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and procedures relating to area of work
• Supervision and appraisal skills
• Leadership skills
• Car owner

Contract type

Permanent

Full time

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Occupational Therapy within University Hospital Wishaw.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Eilis Cusack, Occupational Therapy Team Leader, University Hospital Wishaw, Tel: [phone]

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Gemma Irwin, Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail] (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work‑life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.

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NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

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Right to Work within the UK

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.

We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.

Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.