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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.
An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy team in Ayrshire. This is a rotational post across a range of clinical specialties and settings.
You will work in an agreed area of Occupational Therapy ensuring provision of quality services to people in Ayrshire & Arran. You will work in partnership with colleagues, as part of the multi-disciplinary & Occupational Therapy team and will manage a caseload, using evidence based principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Your role will involve promotion and education to relevant stakeholders. It is therefore essential that you possess effective communication skills, which will include presentation skills, written reporting skills and interpersonal skills. You will also be required to develop effective networks with colleagues across health, local authority and partner agencies.
You will have an understanding of the current agendas influencing services and be able to evidence continuous professional development.
Clinical and line management supervision will be provided and we are keen to support applicants to learn and develop skills within the role.
A Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration are essential requirements.
Hours: 37.5 per week
A current driving licence and access to a car are essential for community working.
Informal inquiries to:
Lisa Reid, Service Lead Occupational Therapist:
Lisa.Reid@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Tel: 07734916792
Or
Fiona Mason, Service Lead Occupational Therapist
Fiona.Mason@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Tel: 07796197453
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.