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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner
What you will do:
You will be confident in working alongside an Occupational Therapist carrying a highly complex caseload. This role will involve managing a delegated caseload providing evidence based occupational therapy interventions. You will support the ongoing management, review & delivery of OT services across South Ayrshire. You will be able to work autonomously and support people and their families to achieve good rehabilitation outcomes alongside wider health and social care services.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
You will require to have excellent communication and organisational skills along with a proactive and dynamic attitude. The postholder should enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that our local population are able to receive accessible and responsive support.
You will be required to actively participate in supervision and the Personal Development structure whilst clinically working as part of a wider multi disciplinary team.
Hours:
37 per week - The hours are worked Monday to Friday and flexible working/full or part time may be considered.
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
A UK driving licence is essential to this role
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact
Joanne Payne, Occupational Therapy Team Lead on 01292 665699 / 07866158918 or Jo anne.Payne@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Nikki Audino, Occupational Therapist on 01292 665699 / 07734916626 or Nikki.Audino@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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