Rheumatology and Hand condition OT (Band 6/7 developmental post)

ADVANCED RHEUMATOLOGY AND HAND CONDITIONS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Developmental Post - Band 6 £37,831 - £46,100 pro rata

Band 7 £46,244 - £53,789 pro rata on completion of relevant training

Plus Distant Island Allowance £1,279 pro rata

18.75 hours per Week

Permanent contract

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about delivering an Occupational Therapy Service for people with Rheumatology and Hand Conditions in the Western Isles.

You will be providing assessment and intervention to people with rheumatology, congenital or acquired hand conditions, predominantly as outpatients, but also in the community and in hospital. As the sole MSK (Musculo skeletal) splinting specialist you will offer post-operative rehabilitation linking with both the local multidisciplinary team and specialists from mainland hospitals who are undertaking complex, specialist hand surgery.

We place a high value on person centred care, working collaboratively with people, learning, innovation, and staff wellbeing. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, supportive and integrated Occupational Therapy team with opportunities for widening your skills and experience. Mentoring support is available as well as established links with a network of Rheumatology and MSK specialist Occupational Therapists.

Additional benefits of working for NHS Western Isles

• Enhanced rates of pay for evening and weekend working
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Automatic enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme
• A Carer Positive employer with access to paid special leave
• Generous occupational sick pay and maternity leave provisions

Many people move to the Outer Hebrides for the quality of life and the ability to regain a better work-life balance. The Isles offer a wealth of activities for the outdoor enthusiast, with wide open spaces and easy access to rugged hills and spectacular beaches. The Isles also have a rich cultural heritage with Gaelic widely spoken and regular cultural and sporting events throughout the year.

If you feel you are the right person for this post, please contact Sonja Smit on telephone 01851 822846, e-mail sonja.smit1@nhs.scot for an informal discussion.

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The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).

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This post is eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles Vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.

Any further queries please contact 01851 762027​​​​​​​

Closing Date: 17th May 2023

NHS Western Isles Benefits

· Benefits include a standard working week of 37.5 hours, with pay enhancements to reward weekends, nights and overtime working. This ranges from time plus 88% to time plus 30% depending on your pay band and shifts you work.

· Between 35 and 41 days leave entitlement (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service

· Automatic enrolment into the high quality NHS Pension Scheme with generous employer contr​ibutions

· Policies that enhance your wellbeing and work-life balance including with promotion of flexible working and access to paid special leave.

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