NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
* Hours : 37 hours per week
* Shift pattern : Mon-Sun
This post is permanent
We are seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with an interest in acute frailty to join our Older People Services team, RAH.
Responsibilities are: to provide rapid specialist occupational therapy assessment and rehabilitation to older people in RAH in our Frailty Unit and across the Older Peoples rehabilitation wards. Patient centred, MDT working is a key aspect of the role working I a close, supportive MDT.
Suitable applicants will have experience of supporting staff and/or students.
You will be professionally supported by a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to focus on both personal and service development to drive the OT/OPS service forward in line with Board and RCOT objectives.
You must be flexible, enthusiastic, innovative and a team player with well-developed communication skills.
It is essential you have a Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy with current registration with the HCPC, experience working in the clinical area and evidence of relevant post graduate courses/ CPD. This post requires Disclosure Scotland check.
Informal Contact : Lorna Seddon, ,
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