Static Occupational Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for their Perth & Kinross Occupational Therapy Service at Perth Royal Infirmary. The role involves providing therapy for elective orthopaedics, assisting in rehabilitation, and working in a supportive team environment. Applicants must be HCPC registered and possess good communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary between £33,247 and £41,424 per annum and is fixed term until March 2026.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess HCPC registration.
• Experience in multidisciplinary team environments is preferred.
• Ability to work within physical rehabilitation services.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy for elective orthopaedics.
• Assist in orthopaedic rehabilitation.
• Participate in a 7 day working roster.

Skills

Good communication skills

Decision making skills

Positive approach to team working

Person-centred care

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

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.

Position

Perth & Kinross Occupational Therapy Service — Orthopaedic Inpatients, Perth Royal Infirmary — Static Occupational Therapist, Band 5

Salary

Salary Scale: £33,247 - £41,424 per annum

Contract

FULL TIME/FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL MARCH 2026

Role summary

Would you like to work in a supportive and welcoming Occupational Therapy team within Perth Royal Infirmary? We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist who would like to develop their skills within physical rehabilitation services, possess good communication and decision making skills and have a positive approach to multidisciplinary team working and person centred care. The post provides an excellent opportunity for either a graduate or established Band 5 Occupational Therapist wishing to gain experience in the following clinical areas.

Responsibilities / clinical areas

• Elective Orthopaedics.
• Orthopaedic rehabilitation.

Service framework

In line with the evidence base and the strategic direction of NHS Tayside, the Allied Health Professions will be moving towards 7 day working. This is for improved outcomes and to maximise a person-centred equitable approach to care. Therefore all new contracts for AHP staff will be for a 5 out of 7 day service/rota to enable the service to be ready to move to a safe and effective 7 day service.

Development and supervision

Perth and Kinross Occupational Therapy Service provides excellent formal and informal supervision, actively supports individual development through performance development review and learning plans, provides a framework for encouraging CPD and promotes innovative practice.

Requirements

Applicants must be registered with HCPC.

Hours of work: 37

Current NHS Tayside employees - written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

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