Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS Highland; Nairn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland invites applications for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Team in Nairn Town and County Hospital. The appointee will be HCPC registered, work across community and in-patient settings, and supervise junior staff while coordinating OT activity.

A UK driving licence is required to support potential community work. Opportunities for professional development exist with mentoring, rolling in-service training, and peer supervision within the

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in both community and inpatient settings.
• Experience with neurology, stroke and falls risk is advantageous.
• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead triage of referrals and coordinate OT tasks.
• Supervise B5/B4/B3 staff and roll out supervision.
• Plan and implement evidence-based, client-centred treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the wider Allied Health Professional team and line manage within OT.
• Deliver inpatient rehabilitation and discharge-to-assess pathways.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor of 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to become part of our Occupational Therapy Team.

As the successful post holder you will become part of the Allied Health Professional team and be based in Nairn Town and County Hospital. To be considered for this post you must hold the relevant Occupational Therapy degree qualifications and be a member of the Health and Care Profession Council.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to work both independently and as part of a wider team. You will demonstrate your knowledge of evidence based practice and client centred principles when planning and implementing tasks and treatment plans. You will also be responsible for delegating duties to junior practitioners and assistant practitioners. In addition, you will be active in co-ordinating daily triage of referrals and tasks and support in co-ordinating whole team OT activity.

Applications are invited from registered Occupational Therapists who have expertise in both community and in patients. Previous experience managing ward in-patients, neurology including stroke and conditions associated with falls and frail elderly would be an advantage.

There is a robust supervision system which you will also lead in, when supervising B5, B4 or B3 staff members.

Opportunities for professional development exist locally from band 7 mentoring and from the wider organisation. In addition, the department offers a rolling in service training programme and peer supervision which you will lead and participate in.

As this post may involve some community activity, you must be a UK car driver with a current licence and access to a vehicle.

The hospital offers many services within the AHP section including inpatient rehabilitation, discharge to assess, pulmonary and falls rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal services.

Informal enquiries to : Angela Boyle 01667 422704 email

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Additional Information For Candidates

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argell & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .