Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work with Children & Young People at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, 36 hours per week. You will be based in Ninewells Hospital Acute Team and contribute to a three-tier service delivery model across inpatient and community settings.

The post requires an Honours Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy with relevant postgraduate training/experience. You will join a committed team, with opportunities to lead and develop innovative services

Qualifications

• Honours Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Relevant postgraduate training/experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist occupational therapy for children and young people.
• Work flexibly across Ninewells Hospital within NHS Tayside across inpatient, outpatient, schools and community settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Honours Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Postgraduate training/experience

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.

Are you an Occupational Therapist who has a passion for enabling Children & Young People to achieve their goals? If so, then we have the post for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the child health Occupational Therapy Service for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist - 36 hours per week / 1wte. The post holder will work as a specialist Occupational Therapist based in Ninewells Hospital Acute Team.

The Occupational Therapy Service provides a three-tiered model of service delivery to support children and young people's occupational performance. You will be based in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee and will be required to work flexibly across NHS Tayside within Ninewells in-patient, outpatient settings, schools and community settings.

We are looking for an individual who has good communication skills, leadership skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Applicants should have an Honours Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy and relevant post graduate training / experience.

The post will offer the post holder the opportunity to work in an innovative service and play an instrumental role in continuing to develop the service to meet the needs of the children and young people in Tayside.

Informal enquiries to: Lynne Rule AHP Service Manager Tel [phone] / Amie Wood Team Lead Acute Team

Hours of work are 36 hours per week

If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside.