Overview
NHS Highland 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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the East Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care Team.
This post offers the opportunity for a highly motivated and confident Band 6 to join the team. The role offers experience across both ward and community settings, with a strong re‑ablement focus.
Applicants must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy, be registered with the Health Professional Council and have a broad skill mix or the willingness to expand their skill set as required in a fully integrated Occupational Therapy setting.
Effective communication, organisational and time management skills are essential as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Based at the Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie, the successful candidate will be expected to work across our sister hospital in Bonar Bridge and the surrounding remote and rural community.
Regular supervision and support will be provided, as will the opportunity to self‑develop through the use of an annual appraisal and a personal development plan.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision and day‑to‑day workload management of Band 4 assistants. The department is keen to continue to support student placements.
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.
This is a permanent full‑time post of 37 hours per week, worked in accordance with service requirements.
Application Notes
* Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
* DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short‑listing purposes.
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
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Contact Information
Informal enquiries to: Heather Taylor, Integrated Team Manager, Tel 01408 664016, e‑mail.
Or contact Sarah Smythe, Tel 01408 664045, e‑mail.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider; Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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