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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 exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner with the opportunity to work within general medicine.
As an assistant practitioner you will be a key member of the Occupational Therapy Team and work closely with registered Occupational Therapists, to support delivery of rehabilitation, to patients with ongoing care needs following sickness, injury or illness.
You will be expected to work independently with instruction and guidance from Occupational Therapists and carry out programmes of care to patients, in a ward environment and occasionally in the community. You will also perform administrative duties and support the functioning of the team.
Key attributes for this post include enthusiasm, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A current knowledge and understanding of Occupational Therapy in rehabilitation would be an advantage, as would a background in health care.
This post requires a UK car driver with a current licence and access to a vehicle.
Opportunities for personal development and full training and support for the role will be given. In addition, the department offers a rolling in service training programme which you will attend.
The hospital offers many services within the AHP section including inpatient rehabilitation, community outreach, cardiac, pulmonary and falls rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal services .
For further information and/or to arrange an informal visit please contact Angela Boyle, AHP Team Lead Nairn, Tel: 01667 422704; email:angela.boyle1@nhs.scot
Closing date for completed applications: 31st May 2023
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