NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Occupational Therapist
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Community Rehabilitation Team (CRT) in Kirkcaldy.
About CRT
CRT provides rehabilitation to the adult population within the locality. This will be delivered to service users within their own home or as outpatients.
Role Overview
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Requirements:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the HCPC
- Experience working with older adults in an NHS inpatient or community setting
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Responsibilities:
- Provide assessment and treatment for a mixed caseload of mainly older people with complex needs
- Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
- Quality improvement work, service development involvement, supervisory skills, and student mentoring
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently as well as within the team
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- Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel throughout the area
- Flexibility to work over 7 days
- Current Public Holiday working is in operation
- Occasional work at other community hospital sites
Benefits
- Regular supervision, Personal Development Plan (PDP), and support for training opportunities
Application Process
- Interviews will be held face to face.
Informal Enquiries:
Claire Dumbreck
Email: Claire.Dumbreck@nhs.scot
Phone: 01592 729555
Additional Requirements
- Requirement to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment
- Legal requirement to demonstrate permission to work in the UK
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