Senior Occupational Therapist

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS Highland in Inverness is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Raigmore Hospital team. You will provide OT assessments and interventions across acute orthopaedic wards to maximise function and independence, with a focus on safe, timely discharges and collaboration with community services.

The role requires HCPC registration, a degree/diploma in OT, and a full driving licence; you will work a seven-day rota and supervise junior staff, with opportunities for ongoing

Qualifications

• A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Current HCPC registration is required.
• Full driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT assessments and interventions across acute orthopaedic wards.
• Support safe and timely discharges in collaboration with community services.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork in the role.
• Provide clinical supervision for junior staff and contribute to Practice Placement Education.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Advertised location: Inverness

Advertised salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Employment type: Permanent

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, suitably experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy team at Raigmore Hospital.

The post will involve providing a high quality Occupational Therapy services across the acute orthopaedic wards within Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.

The post holder will provide comprehensive OT assessments and interventions to help maximise individual’s function and independence.

In the acute setting, there is a focus on working towards safe and timely discharges through the use of Occupational Therapy skills and interventions. Close work with community services is required to work towards a home first approach to patient care.

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

There will be a requirement to work as part of a seven day rota in this post.

The post holder will provide clinical supervision for junior and support staff and take an active role in Practice Placement Education.

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

A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy is required as is current HCPC registration.

A full current driving licence is required for this role.

Informal enquiries to : Jo Wilson, Lead Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital. [e-mail] 01463 705477

Simon White, Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital. [e-mail] 01463 704293

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork

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