NHS Highland
Senior Occupational Therapist
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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.
Role Overview
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, suitably experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy team at Raigmore Hospital.
Responsibilities
The post will involve providing a high quality Occupational Therapy services across the acute orthopaedic wards within Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.
- Provide comprehensive OT assessments and interventions to help maximise individual’s function and independence.
- Focus on working towards safe and timely discharges through the use of Occupational Therapy skills and interventions.
- Work closely with community services to work towards a home first approach to patient care.
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Requirements
- Demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills.
- Work as part of a seven day rota.
- Provide clinical supervision for junior and support staff and take an active role in Practice Placement Education.
- Hold a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.
- Possess a full current driving licence.
Contact Information
Informal enquires to:
- Jo Wilson, Lead Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital. 01463 705477
- Simon White, Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital. 01463 704293
Additional Information
Flexible Working
Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.
How To Apply
- Apply online through Jobtrain.
- Please note that 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 for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
- Do not upload a CV. CVs are not used for shortlisting.
- Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date. Once submitted, applications cannot be changed.
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