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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.
Welcome to NHS Lanarkshire
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we are recruiting Internationally for a number of Occupational Therapist positions.
As an Internationally trained Occupational Therapist, you will be bringing a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience to the organisation. We also understand the challenges you will face in relocating to Scotland. We are here to support you every step of the way. We know that starting a career can be tough, even more so if it involves moving to another country.
We have opportunities across the following occupational therapy care groups:
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Children and young people
- Acute care
- Community rehab
- Primary care OT services
Aim
A key aim of this programme is to maintain the high standards of allied health professionals at NHS Lanarkshire.
For these standards to be maintained, there are certain criteria international candidates must have:
- Before coming to Scotland, you will need to pass the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Occupational English Language Test (OET).
- You will need to have a HCPC registration
What we offer
As a result of government funding, NHS Lanarkshire offers a full refund on the following:
- IELTS and OET
- UK health and care Visa.
- Flight to the UK
- HCPC scrutiny fee
- HCPC fee for 1 year
In addition to this we also provide accommodation for 12 weeks.
About the role
As an occupational therapist, you will earn a salary between £26,104 (GBP) to £32,915 (GBP) per annum. This salary is based on a full-time contract (37.5hours per week). If you are working less than 37.5 hours per week, your salary is reduced on a pro-rata basis.
There are a number of positions available across a wide variety of well-established services, and in our newly developing field of primary care occupational therapy.
The post holder will have access to induction, structured supervision and training and learning opportunities to enable them to grow and develop their clinical practice skills. They will be supported by an enthusiastic and forward thinking occupational therapy teams who value person centred practice, diversity and innovation.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by janice.mcclymont@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk
