Overview
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Band 5 or Band 6 (depending on experience). We are looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our service in North Angus. The post provides an opportunity to gain experience working with patients within Whitehills Health & Community Care Centre (WHCCC) with a focus on the Medicine for the Elderly wards. The caseload is a mix of older adults, physical disability, palliative and long-term conditions. The post holder is expected to work within the community rehabilitation team providing both rehabilitation and provision of equipment. You will work closely with the Physiotherapy Team, provide supervision to generic AHP support workers and be part of the wider MDT. The Occupational Therapy Service in Angus offers comprehensive support, supervision and is committed to Continued Professional Development and actively uses Turas. A willingness to travel across the locality is required.
Informal visits/enquiries welcome. Please contact: Frances Stone, Occupational Therapist Team Lead, Telephone: 01307 475127, Email: frances.stone@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: 37 hours per week. Fixed Term/Secondment until 31/03/2026.
Current NHS Tayside Employees: written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Responsibilities
* Work within the community rehabilitation team providing rehabilitation and provision of equipment.
* Collaborate with the Physiotherapy Team and be part of the wider MDT.
* Supervise generic AHP support workers.
* Provide services to a caseload including older adults, physical disability, palliative and long-term conditions.
Qualifications
* BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
* Registration with HCPC.
* Postgraduate experience.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Willingness to travel across the locality.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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Location
Forfar, Scotland, United Kingdom; Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
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