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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:
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What you will do:
Working within the integrated Adult Community Mental Health Service in North Ayrshire you will provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment to people with complex needs who are living in the community and those discharged from hospital. As part of a developing service that is supporting new pathway working across disciplines you will also be involved in the supervision of junior colleagues and students within a programme of inter-disciplinary training. You will be supported to further develop leadership skills and will be responsible for specific aspects of service delivery in line with the occupational therapy and integrated service remit.
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 hours 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, Team Lead Occupational Therapist on 01294 470010 or Christine Breslin, Occupational Therapy Service Manager on 01294 322350 .
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