NHS Scotland 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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an occupational therapist to join our team. From our hub base within Psychiatry of Old Age at Murray Royal Hospital, we provide occupational therapy within both inpatient and community settings. We work flexibly to provide equitable service covering all localities within the Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership, with staff based in rural settings, Perth City, and acute services. This is a great opportunity for developing skills and knowledge in all aspects of occupational therapy practice with enhanced role opportunities to meet the occupation, performance, and engagement needs of the client group.
We provide specialist occupational therapy to older adults with mental illness, including dementia. Our practice is holistic in its person-centered approach when working with people who often have comorbidities and complex mental health, cognitive, and physical health needs. We focus on rehabilitation, recovery, and empowerment, helping people to achieve the best possible outcomes through collaboration and carer involvement.
We use occupation as the foundation of our work with people as a basis for bringing value and purpose to their lives. This may involve the use of specialist assessment, current evidence-based treatments, or techniques to support decision-making, goal achievement, empowerment through independence, and recovery where possible. We strive to push the boundaries of our own practice to ensure we are innovative and up to date.
Please apply if you:
* are enthusiastic and compassionate about making a difference for older adults with mental health needs
* have knowledge of occupational therapy models and policy relevant to mental health and older adults
* have a desire to continue to learn and build your own knowledge base and experience
* have the ability to work as part of a team with resourcefulness and flexibility
* have excellent communication skills
* can demonstrate the values of NHS Tayside through your work and attitude
* have innovative ideas for service development
Applicants must be registered with HCPC.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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