Occupational Therapy Team Leader

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Band 7 Occupational Therapist Team Lead
Salary Scale: £50,861 - £59,159 per annum pro rata

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist Team Leader to work within the General Adult Psychiatry Acute In-patient Service. We are seeking an Occupational Therapist who will provide Occupational Therapy assessment & intervention for patients in the acute and rehabilitation inpatient service, in addition to leading and supporting an established occupational therapy team to further develop.

This post will be based within the Occupational Therapy GAP Service at Murray Royal Hospital in Perth. The GAP Occupational Therapy In-patient Service provides excellent formal and informal supervision, actively supports development through performance development review and provides a framework for encouraging CPD and promoting Innovative Practice.

The post holder will build and develop their skills over a wide range of different client groups, and they should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in working in this area. The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and communicate effectively both orally and in writing is essential.

Being an open, honest, approachable and responsible individual with an attitude to support excellent team working and growth of strong interpersonal relationships across the teams will be critical values and qualities to developing high performance to ensure the delivery of the best care experience possible.

NHS Tayside is a Values Based Organisation and is both passionate about and committed to the values of NHS Scotland which are:

• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, Honest and Responsibility
• Quality and Teamwork
• Care and Compassion

We have a structured staff review system and offer professional support through our clinical networks. We are committed to regular in-service training and personal and professional development.

Applicants must have a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration.

Informal Enquiries to:
Joanna Falconer, Head OT/AHP Lead, Tel or via email Joanna.falconert or Lorna Gillies, Senior Nurse. Tel: or via email lies2t

Hours of work are 24 hours per week.

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