Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service in Dundee is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic rehabilitation team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, employing an individualized rehabilitation approach, and contributing to service improvements. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and a passion for promoting independence. The position offers flexible working hours and support for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent supervision and CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Innovative practice

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC.
• Experience in community rehabilitation preferred.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse clients with complex needs and various diagnoses.
• Promote independence and quality of life through individualized rehabilitation.
• Contribute to service improvements and support patient flow.

Skills

Community rehabilitation

Leadership skills

Interpersonal communication

Individualized rehabilitation approach

Education

Degree in 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.

Community Independent Living Service

Community Occupational Therapy - Rehabilitation

Specialist Occupational Therapist Band 6, 37 hours

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? We are seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist who is looking to develop or gain experience in community rehabilitation as part of the Community Rehabilitation Team.

We are part of a friendly, hardworking, and dynamic integrated team, including physiotherapists, Dundee City Council Occupational Therapists, the Integrated Living Officer, and Store Manager. The Dundee East and West Rehabilitation teams work closely to deliver services to the people of Dundee. We are located across two sites, offering opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills and be responsible for maximizing the functional potential of clients. Referrals come from hospitals within Dundee, GP practices, other health and social care providers, third sector providers, and self-referrals from clients.

You will manage a diverse caseload, including clients with complex needs and various diagnoses. We use an individualized rehabilitation approach to promote independence and quality of life, linking with statutory and third sector services to ensure a holistic approach.

Services may be provided over seven days to support patient flow and test different delivery models, requiring flexible working hours.

There will be opportunities to develop leadership skills. The Occupational Therapist will contribute to service improvements as part of the wider rehabilitation team.

Dundee H&SCP provides excellent formal and informal supervision, supports individual development through performance reviews and learning plans, encourages CPD, and promotes innovative practice.

Informal Enquiries:

• Joan Jamieson, Team Lead Occupational Therapist; email:
• Ruth King, Acting Team Lead Occupational Therapist; email:
• Andy Suttie, Head of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy; email:

Hours of work: 37 hours per week.

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

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