Specialist Occupational Therapist
NHS Highland
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Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Rotational
Location: Lorn & Islands Hospital, Glengallan Road, Oban PA34 4HH
Salary: £41,608 - £50,702
Contract: 37 hours
About us
Our team provides an Occupational Therapy service to Oban, Lorn and neighbouring islands on the north-west coast of Scotland. We are an Integrated Occupational Therapy Team based in the hospital in Oban and work primarily with the adult population in both in-patient and community settings.
We also provide a community visiting service to the inner Hebridean islands including Colonsay, Coll and Tiree and have a small Occupational Therapy team based on the island of Mull.
Peer support is provided by our very experienced Occupational Therapy team with a broad range of specialisms and areas of special interest and CPD is fully supported.
About the role
This post offers the opportunity for a highly motivated and confident Band 6 to join our Integrated Occupational Therapy Team. The role offers rotational experience across both ward and community settings, with a strong reablement focus.
You will have a broad skill mix or the willingness to expand your skill set as is required in a fully integrated Occupational Therapy setting. You will be responsible for the supervision and day to day workload management of Band 5 Occupational Therapists and/or Band 4 assistants and the department is keen to continue to support student placements.
About you
Essential - 3 years post qualifying experience.
Highly motivated and confident. Great interpersonal skills, good communication skills. Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registered, Full UK driving licence.
Relocation package available if meets NHS Scotland policies.
Informal enquiries: Kelly Brady, Team Lead Occupational Therapist, 01631 788971, Kelly.brady2@nhs.scot
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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.
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