Specialist Occupational Therapist
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for a workforce that is truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Job description
We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore please complete and submit your application at an early stage.
* Act independently to provide a full comprehensive specialist service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral and discharge to a complex range of patients referred to the service.
* Supervise AHP assistant practitioners, clinical support workers and students.
* Contribute to the development and delivery of training programmes for a wide range of professionals and carers, and educate carers and significant others in the therapy process and intervention management of patients' medical and social needs.
Qualifications
* Post holder must have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult) the applicant must apply to Disclosure Scotland and be deemed satisfactory before beginning in post.
* Legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked on the vacancy page. If you have any questions, contact Carrie McGill at Carrie.McGill@nhs.scot.
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