NHS Scotland
Occupational Therapist
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NHS Scotland Job Opportunity
About NHS Scotland
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.
Job Role: Band 6 Occupational Therapist
An exciting role has opened within the new Argyll & Bute Enhanced Community Dementia Service. We are looking to recruit a motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our growing service.
About the Service
The service comprises of three teams staffed with mental health nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, senior health care support workers, and Alzheimer Scotland post diagnostic link workers. All of the teams are an integral part of the Argyll and Bute Enhanced Community Dementia service and work jointly with Community Health Services, Mental Health, Primary Care, and other agencies including social care.
The service is currently in an exciting period of growth and transformation, to provide locality-based specialist dementia care for pre, peri, and post diagnostic dementia care and support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide challenging and rewarding roles within the multi-professional dementia team.
- Contribute to the further service improvements as the new enhanced team develops and feedback is gained.
- Facilitate discharges for people from inpatient settings.
- Deliver occupational therapy treatment on an individual and/or group basis as required.
- Demonstrate considerable skills in communication, effective organizational, and time management skills.
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Requirements
- A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health & Care Professionals Council
- Current driving license essential
- Relevant placement/Work experience in the specialist area of mental health or with older adults
- Competent assessment, treatment, and discharge planning skills
- Ability to help provide delivery of a high standard of service.
Application Information
Informal enquiries to:
- Paul Gourlay, Argyll and Bute Dementia Team Lead, Paul.gourlay@nhs.scot
- Carrie Hill, OT Team Lead – In-patient Mental Health/OT Professional Lead – Mental Health & Dementia, Carrie.hill@nhs.scot
Additional Information
- This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
- Ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence and can be verified through your identification documents.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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About NHS Highland
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviors we demonstrate on a daily basis.
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