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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.
A fantastic opportunity to come and work in the stunning far North Highlands of Scotland, based at a small friendly Rural General Hospital, right on the famous Route NC500!
We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with an interest in working in a physical setting to join our small dynamic team here at Caithness General Hospital. The post covers the acute and rehabilitation wards along with the Emergency Dept. The post holder will manage a caseload using evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate intervention. The post requires you to work with patients with a wide variety of conditions and presentations including stroke rehab.
You will have the opportunity for CPD, have regular clinical supervision and you will have the opportunity to be involved in practice placement education. We would encourage informal enquires.
A full UK driving licence is essential and, though a pool car may be available, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.
A Relocation Package is available to the successful candidate.
This is a full-time post of 37.5 hours per week, to be worked in accordance with service requirements.
Informal enquiries will be welcomed by: Penny Gardner, Integrated Team Manager, Tel: 07967 315637 email: penny.gardner@nhs.scot or Heather Taylor, Professional Lead Occupational Therapist: Tel: 07866798264 email: heather.taylor12@nhs.scot
Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing northarea.recruitment@nhs.scot or telephoning 01955 880404/880410.
Please quote Jobtrain reference 140762 on all correspondence
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