Occupational Therapy Support Worker – Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary
An opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Occupational Therapy (OT) Team at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. You will be based mainly in the Stroke & Rehabilitation ward, including Frailty unit and Care of the Elderly ward.
You will provide assistance to the Registered OT. In addition you will be allocated a patient caseload where the expectation is to implement and modify existing treatment plans, within your scope of practice, in order to achieve positive outcomes for the patients.
You will be expected to liaise with patients, carers and external sources on a regular basis; therefore excellent communication skills are required. You should be able to demonstrate the ability to multi-task in a busy environment and be able to manage your caseload as well as the non-clinical departmental duties.
The OT team provides a supportive learning environment through regular supervision, training and the appraisal process.
Due to the ever changing healthcare landscape, there may be the requirement to work flexibly across different units and over 7 days. This will be discussed at interview.
Informal enquiries to - Morag McDonald4@nhs.scot
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Application process
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Equality and diversity
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to equality and diversity in the workforce. Applicants from all sections of the community are welcome.
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