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253820 (LF) Occupational Therapist
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Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join the Older People’s Mental Health service based at the Orchard Clinic, Royal Edinburgh Hospital. Working with older adults with complex mental health needs (including Dementia) in an in-patient setting you will contribute to assessment, occupational formulation, positive risk taking and rehabilitation to ensure minimal length of stay, assist on decision-making on discharge destination, and to facilitate safe and timely discharge.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to assessment, occupational formulation, positive risk taking and rehabilitation
- Ensure minimal length of stay
- Assist on decision-making on discharge destination
- Facilitate safe and timely discharge
Working Environment
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will have opportunities to develop your skills in clinical decision-making, group work and liaison with families, carers and support services. Occupational Therapy leadership is embedded in the team, providing ongoing profession-specific support to enable you to deliver a high-quality and person-centred occupational therapy service.
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Key Skills and Experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working
- Enthusiastic team player
- Ability to motivate others and work using your own initiative
- Passionate advocate for the value of occupational therapy within Older People’s pathways
Support and Development
You will receive regular clinical and professional supervision and will be supported to take up a range of training and professional development opportunities. A passion for quality improvement and innovative practice is welcomed and is actively supported through our quality improvement team.
Further Information
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Morna Russell, Team Lead Occupational Therapist, on 0131 537 5481 or email morna.russell@nhs.scot
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