Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS Scotland; Nairn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland in Scotland is seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Allied Health Professional team based at Nairn Town and County Hospital. You will work both independently and as part of a wider team, applying evidence-based practice and client-centred planning to treatment tasks.

Applicants must hold the Occupational Therapy degree and be HCPC registered. Driving is required for potential community duties, with ongoing professional development and supervision of senior

Qualifications

• Must hold the Occupational Therapy degree and be a member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in community and inpatient settings; neurology including stroke and falls in frail elderly is desirable.
• Robust supervision system with leadership of B5, B4 or B3 staff and opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Delegate duties to junior and assistant practitioners.
• Coordinate daily triage of referrals and OT activity.
• Lead supervision and mentorship within the OT team.
• Involve community activity as required and support in ward-based care.

Skills

Client-centered care

Teamwork

Delegation

Mentoring

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

HCPC registration

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

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

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.

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork