Occupational Therapist
Location: Campbeltown Hospital, Ralston road, Campeltown, PA28 6LE
Salary: £41,608 - £50,702 FTE
Contract: 37 hours
About us
Our team provides an Occupational Therapy service to Campbeltown, neighbouring villages and the island of Islay, on the west coast of Scotland. We are an Integrated Occupational Therapy Team who are based in the hospital in Campbeltown and work primarily with the adult population in both in-patient and community settings. Peer support is provided by our very experienced Occupational Therapy team with a broad range of specialisms and areas of special interest and CPD is fully supported.
Kintyre is a beautiful scenic area with access to numerous outdoor activities and stunning beaches. Daily flights from Glasgow to Campbeltown allow easy access to the central belt.
About the role
This post offers the opportunity for a highly motivated and confident Band 5 to join our Integrated Occupational Therapy Team. This post offers experience of working in our community hospital setting, in community and with reablement clients with the appropriate level of support and training provided.
About you
Highly motivated and confident, great interpersonal skills, good communication skills, Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registered, full UK driving licence.
We welcome applicants who are looking to relocate to the area. Relocation package available on request.
Informal enquiries: Jo McCorkindale, Team Lead Occupational Therapist, 01586 555811
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.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
Care and compassion
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Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork
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