Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Community Occupational Therapist to join our busy Adult Care Team. This post offers a supportive team environment, flexible working, commitment to continued professional development and regular supervision.
The Occupational Therapists within West Dunbartonshire HSCP, Integrated Health and Social Care Team work as part of a multi-professional/multi-agency team contributing to patient/client care as agreed with line manager, delivering therapeutic treatment to a designated patient/client group.
The post holder will deliver a high quality specialist service, providing expert clinical intervention, education and support to patients/clients and their carers. The post holder will provide specialist assessment, case management, treatment and plan discharge for individuals, with complex rehabilitation needs, they will also support any adaptation,
equipment provision, specialist seating and manual handling that have been assessed for as a need.
Requirements
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found
The Individual
WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:
• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.
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