We have an exciting opportunity to recruit to a specialist Band 6 OT to work within the Surgical Directorate within the Victoria Hospital in-patient areas.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled OT to work alongside colleagues within the Orthopaedic team covering the two orthopaedic wards and the National Treatment Centre, working within the areas of trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery. There will be a requirement to participate in the orthopaedic OT weekend working and also provide clinical cover for medical patients across the service.
You will have a strong interest in working with patients to deliver effective evidenced based care to optimise their occupational performance and to promote safe and timely discharge from hospital.
You will have a positive experience of managing their own case load and of multi agency working and will engage in quality improvement activities both collectively and independently. As a Band 6 you will be required to support and supervise registered and non-registered staff.
The Occupational Therapy department supports continuing professional development through supervision, TURAS appraisal, in-service programme, and training.
You should have the ability to travel throughout Fife effectively in a timely manner as required.
For informal enquiries, please contact Sheila McLellan, Advanced OT on 01592 643355 ext 23690 or Lorna Brocklesby OT Manager on ext 21646.
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