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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:
Occupational Therapist:
- To work within the 7 day Front Door ED/CAU Team providing expert clinical assessment and treatment to people who are referred. Making timely decisions regarding their management, which involves triage of referrals independently, making onward appropriate referrals to Consultants, clinics, interdisciplinary and interagency professions and to discharge patients directly from Occupational Therapy.
- To treat and manage a large and highly complex clinical caseload.
- To lead Occupational Therapy 7 day Front Door ED/CAU training and provide clinical support to peers, supporting the escalation process within the 7 day Front Door ED/CAU.
- To work alongside the 7 day Front Door ED/CAU interdisciplinary and wider interagency teams using highly developed skills to aid assessment and management of people with highly complex conditions e.g. recognising the need for and recommending further investigation in line with protocols and escalation to appropriate interdisciplinary and legislative forums.
- To act as an Occupational Therapy clinical lead for patients with specific conditions, giving highly specialist advice and clinical supervision to other health, social and third sector staff, students, service users, and carers.
- To assess and manage significant clinical risk within own caseload – this involves the identification of serious conditions and the necessary liaison with all health care professionals, which may involve onward referral.
- To lead clinical audits and participate in local & national research projects. Participate in Clinical Governance activities associated with the 7 day Front Door ED/CAU Service.
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:
Occupational Therapist:
- Pre-reg MSc/BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Requires to have post graduate training in relevant speciality, or experience equivalent to a Masters Level. This would include inpatient and outpatient experience, and may also include membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapy Special Interest Groups
- Must have substantial and varied clinical experience of working in a relevant speciality at an advanced level.
- Current Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of excellence in clinical knowledge and skills.
- Excellent communication skills particularly with multi-agencies.
- Evidence of clinical leadership and supervision.
- Committed to team & personal development with evidence of self-directed learning.
- Good team worker.
- Ability to work independently, using initiative, and to cope well under pressure.
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Advanced skills in research, audit and quality improvement.
- Relevant Post Graduate Courses –relevant courses related to clinical speciality
- Formal appraisal training experience.
- Information technology skills.
- Mandatory and Statutory training (MAST) and role specific MAST.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37.5 hours - part time would be considered
8am and 8pm on rota basis.
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:
Eilidh Brown on 01563 827135 or via email Eilidh.brown2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Lindsay Kerr on 07795044564 or via email Lindsay.Kerr@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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