Hours
* Stratheden: 2 x 18.5 hours
* West Fife: 1 x 37 hours and 1 x 18.5 hours
Job Overview
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist eager to develop your clinical and leadership skills? Have you considered working in mental health? If so, this opportunity is for you.
We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our Specialist team and further develop this role within our service. You will have the chance to shape and enhance our services for the future, utilizing your skills and experience to meet the needs of people in Fife.
About the Service
Our team of Occupational Therapists and Clinical Support Workers work with the population of Fife aged 65 and over experiencing mental health issues. The positions are based in various locations and involve delivering Occupational Therapy in both community and inpatient settings.
Candidate Profile
We welcome applications from both current Band 5 Occupational Therapists and those looking to begin their careers. Candidates should possess the skills, knowledge, and interest to develop professionally and make a positive impact in mental health care.
Role Responsibilities
This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of patients, employing effective clinical decision-making and evidence-based practices to help patients achieve their personal goals.
Our Values and Opportunities
We are a forward-thinking, dynamic service committed to continuous improvement. You will be involved in service redesign initiatives aligned with national and local strategies for Mental Health and Occupational Therapy. This is a chance to be part of shaping how Occupational Therapy services are delivered in Fife.
Our Commitment to Staff
We recognize staff as our greatest asset and value their wellbeing, safety, creativity, and innovation. Our culture promotes openness, honesty, transparency, and teamwork, with a focus on dignity, respect, and compassion.
Personal and Career Development
This challenging yet rewarding role will support your personal growth and career progression. Prior experience in mental health is not essential, but a desire to work with this client group and an understanding of their needs are important.
Contact
For more information about these opportunities, please contact Jacqui Chung, Team Lead Occupational Therapist, at 01383 623623 ext. 24153/22147 or jacqueline.chung@nhs.scot.
Additional Information
NHS Fife is legally required to verify the right to work in the UK. If you are not a UK or Irish national, please confirm your eligibility in your application. NHS Scotland values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of society. We offer flexible working, family-friendly policies, and support for disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or who are neurodivergent, including reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process.
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