Advertised location: Inverness
Advertised salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Employment type: Permanent
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 enquiries to :
Jo Wilson, Lead Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital. Joanne.wilson
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Simon White, Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital. Simon.
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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.
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork
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