Senior Occupational Therapist

NHS Scotland; Hospital; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Raigmore Hospital OT team. You will deliver high quality OT assessments and interventions across acute orthopaedic wards, focusing on maximizing function and promoting safe, timely discharges.

The role involves close collaboration with community services, supervision of junior staff, and active engagement in professional development. A full driving licence and HCPC registration are required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality OT services across acute orthopaedic wards.
• Conduct comprehensive OT assessments and interventions.
• Support discharge planning and community liaison.
• Supervise juniors and contribute to education and professional development.
• Work seven-day rota.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical supervision

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.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, suitably experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy team at Raigmore Hospital.

The post will involve providing a high quality Occupational Therapy services across the acute orthopaedic wards within Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.

The post holder will provide comprehensive OT assessments and interventions to help maximise individual’s function and independence.

In the acute setting, there is a focus on working towards safe and timely discharges through the use of Occupational Therapy skills and interventions. Close work with community services is required to work towards a home first approach to patient care.

You will be required to demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills in this post.

There will be a requirement to work as part of a seven day rota in this post.

The post holder will provide clinical supervision for junior and support staff and take an active role in Practice Placement Education.

Regular clinical supervision is provided and opportunities for ongoing professional development are encouraged.

A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy is required as is current HCPC registration.

A full current driving licence is required for this role.

Informal enquires to : Jo Wilson, Lead Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital. [e-mail] 01463 705477

Simon White, Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital. [e-mail] 01463 704293

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.

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
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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