NHS Highland
Senior Occupational Therapist - Migdale Hospital
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East Sutherland Integrated Health & Social Care Team
Senior Occupational Therapist
Full time and part time considered
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the East Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care Team. This post offers the opportunity for a highly motivated and confident OT to join the team. The role offers experience across both ward and community settings, with a strong enablement focus.
Requirements:
- Hold a degree in Occupational Therapy
- Be registered with the Health Professional Council
- Have a broad skill mix or the willingness to expand your skill set as is required in a fully integrated Occupational Therapy setting
Key Skills:
- Effective communication
- Organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Role Details:
Based at Migdale Hospital, Bonar Bridge, you will be expected to work flexibly across East Sutherland at times covering the Lawson Memorial Hospital in Golspie and the surrounding rural community.
Development Opportunities:
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- Regular supervision and support
- Opportunity to self-develop through the use of an annual appraisal and a personal development plan
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the supervision and day-to-day workload management of Band 4 assistants
- The department is keen to continue to support student placements
Requirements:
- A Full UK driving licence is essential and a pool car will be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required
Informal Enquiries:
- To: Heather Taylor, Integrated Team Manager on 01408 664016 or to Jennifer Grant, Occupational Therapist, on 07717 546504 / 01408 664015 or by email
Additional Information For Candidates
- Please 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.
- 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.
- As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
- 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 behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis.
- As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .
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