Health and Wellbeing Assistant

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 696,000 - 929,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare organization in the Highlands is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide social and recreational activities for patients in the hospital. The ideal candidate will need to be motivated and enthusiastic, demonstrating a commitment to supporting both individual and group activities that aid recovery. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive community and an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a commitment toward supporting people in the hospital to benefit from both individual and group activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide social and recreational activities for all patients in the hospital.
• Work closely with inpatient ward teams and coordinate activities supporting recovery.

Skills

Motivated

Enthusiastic

Commitment to supporting recovery

Job description

Overview

This is an opportunity to join the Occupational Therapy and Health and Wellbeing Team at New Craigs Hospital. We are a 98 bedded Mental Health Hospital providing inpatient mental health care to patients within the Highlands; located in the City of Inverness.

This role provides social and recreational activities for all patients in the hospital, working closely with the inpatient ward teams and co-ordinating activities that support recovery.

The successful candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic and demonstrate a commitment toward supporting people in the hospital to benefit from both individual and group activity.

There are huge benefits to living in the Highlands and a wealth of knowledge and skills in our communities. Our mix of urban, remote and rural and island communities make NHS Highland a unique place to live and work. Frequently voted as one of the happiest places to be we can offer you a quality of life that you don’t get elsewhere. We enjoy some of the cleanest air in the UK and access to exercise outdoors amongst beautiful scenery. Our communities are close-knit and supportive. And, as a major employer, we have the power to develop career paths that retain and attract talent to the area.

Informal enquiries to Helene Morse ([e-mail]).

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.

Responsibilities

• This role provides social and recreational activities for all patients in the hospital, working closely with the inpatient ward teams and co-ordinating activities that support recovery.

Qualifications / Requirements

• The successful candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic and demonstrate a commitment toward supporting people in the hospital to benefit from both individual and group activity.

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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 Argyll & 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 .