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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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
What you will do:
Joining our innovative and skilled team of multi-disciplinary practitioners, working within mental health services, you will have a clinical remit to pan Ayrshire acute mental health in-patient wards and to the Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit (IPCU). You will utilise occupational therapy core skills and training to provide assessment and person-centred interventions to support in-patient stay, community engagement and discharge.
Working with colleagues to deliver interventions that support local and national drivers in improving patient and carer experience, you will participate in the ongoing development of innovative models of care, utilising evidence based practice and strengths based approaches within teams.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
With a Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy and as a State Registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC, you will be an experienced practitioner and be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of Occupational Therapy, through CPD Post Graduate training, with evidence of additional knowledge and experience.
You will have a varied range of clinical experience and the ability to demonstrate good clinical reasoning and effective caseload management with experience of and evidence of commitment to multidisciplinary team working.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37.5 per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Vivienne Goldie - 01294 470010 / Vivienne.Goldie@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Christine Breslin - 01294 23792 / Christine.breslin@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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