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255123 Occupational Therapist
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Band 5 Occupational Therapist
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Permanent Position, 36hrs - Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh & Western General Hospital
We are now recruiting for Band 5 Occupational Therapists (OT’s) to join our team working across the acute sites of Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Western General Hospital.
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- All positions are permanent.
- This is an exciting opportunity for new graduates who would be available to work from July and looking to enhance their skills and experience in the acute setting.
- Please note this post is within the acute in-patient service and will be working with adults over the age of 16 within the hospital setting.
Role Requirements
We are looking for dynamic, forward-thinking, enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible OT’s to join our team. The successful candidates will be supported by a highly skilled team of Occupational Therapists. Therapy services support staff development through appraisal process, supervision, and CPD opportunities.
- There will be a commitment to weekend working in the occupational therapy team at both RIE and WGH as part of the 5 over 7 day working pattern.
Contact Information
We welcome and would encourage informal enquiries via the telephone in the first instance and prior to submitting an application. If this post sounds appealing and you would like further details, please contact:
- Angela Bryce, Site Lead OT, Western General Hospital
- Tel: 0131 537-1290
- Amanda Maitland, OT Team Lead, WGH
- Tel: 0131 537 2363
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