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Occupational Therapist (Ref: 150683)
Substantive, Part Time – 30 hours per week
Band 6 - Salary Range £37,831 - £46,100 per annum (pro-rata) plus
Distant Island Allowance of £2,256 per annum (pro rata)
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 is available
This is an exciting opportunity to provide an Occupational Therapy service in a unique location with unique challenges. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join the Occupational Therapy team in the Gilbert Bain Hospital. You will work in partnership with the Multidisciplinary Team to support patients, on both the medical and surgical wards, to maximise their independence and work on rehabilitation goals to facilitate safe discharge.
You will be responsible for the supervision of other members of the hospital Occupational Therapy team and for service development.
HCPC registered, you will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy and have experience of working within an acute hospital setting.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
For an informal discussion, please contact: Denise Neild Senior Occupational Therapist on 01595 745023 or Lorna Willis Occupational Therapy Team Manager on 01595 745780
Closing date: 25/06/2023
Interview date: 13/07/2023
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
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