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Job reference: 147905
Salary: Band 5 (£30,229 - £37,664)
Job closing date: 17/05/2023
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Coathill Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 03/05/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire
Department: Occupational Therapy - Children and Young People

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The successful candidate will manage a defined caseload, using evidence based practice and client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in both hospital and community settings. They are expected to develop relevant clinical skills, knowledge and experience without direct supervision.

The successful candidate must evidence;

Working towards getting a HCPC registration

Knowledge of application of the theory underpinning OT practice

Excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative

Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Excellent time management skills

Working knowledge of basic information technology

A valid UK driver's license with access to a car. 

Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Karen Mulholland, Care Group Lead, Occupational therapy, on 01698753707 or karen.mulholland@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. 

For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact anne.osho@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.

​​​​​​​‘At 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.

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this  must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence

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


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