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Working pattern – post available up to and including 0.8wte. Hours can be worked Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm
An exciting opportunity is available for a permanent Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service (up to 0.8wte) This post is based in the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, working with children and young people aged 0-18 years. You will provide highly skilled, evidence-based Occupational Therapy to those referred to the service across inpatients and out-patients. The Acute OT service is part of Specialist Children’s services providing an in-reach service to the hospital. Within SCS OT Service we pride ourselves on ensuring that we are delivering a safe, effective, efficient, equitable and patient-centered Occupational Therapy Service which is sustainable into the future. We are looking for a forward-thinking, experienced OT who is highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our team. We will also consider experienced Band 6 applicants looking for the chance to develop on a Band 6-7 development programme. If you would like to discuss any aspects of this opportunity please contact us for an informal, confidential discussion.
The post holder requires to have:
A degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy,
HCPC registered
Considerable post graduate experience with a highly specialist level of relevant clinical knowledge.
Previous experience working within Paediatrics, or in an acute/hospital setting.
Evidence of ability to work as a team player with excellent communication skills and evidence of emotional intelligence are both essential for this post
Knowledge and training in the use of Quality Improvement and able to apply this methodology to improve services locally
We are committed to Continued Professional Development. A range of learning and development opportunities will be available to support your professional development, along with regular supervision sessions.
Interested? Informal visits or calls welcomed. If you want to know more, or discuss
your requirements please contact: Gillian Matheson OT Team Lead OT 0141 451
6500 or email Gillian.matheson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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