Occupational Therapist required to join this award-winning Rheumatology team. The Occupational Therapy Service is an integral part of the Rheumatology Team. Our main remit is to diagnose and treat occupational performance problems in the area of self-care, work and leisure activities. You will also have the opportunity to develop their skills in management of the rheumatoid hand, splinting, fatigue management, and workplace support.
Patients are seen mainly as outpatients and in the community, but can also be telephone or virtual (near me). The service also provides a rolling programme of group work (face to face and virtual). We also provide ward consultancy.
The use of IT systems and virtual technology is an essential requirement. You will be based at Whyteman’s Brae Hospital. Ability to travel throughout Fife is essential.
The team consists of doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, rehabilitation support workers, pharmacists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, psychologist and psychology assistant.
You will be expected to participate in service improvement activities and use outcome measures to evaluate clinical practice and department performance. We have MDT in-service, audit and research programme as well as offering undergraduate postgraduate training.
You should be educated to a degree level and have a minimum of band 5 experience of working with long terms conditions/ rheumatic diseases. Monthly supervision, annual review and opportunities for continuous professional development are available.
For informal enquiries, please contact OT Lead, John Ellis on 01383 623623 Ext 21372.
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