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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.
We are looking for a suitably qualified Occupational Therapist to work as part of the Bute Extended Community Care Team. This is an opportunity to combine health and social work OT skills in a fully integrated OT service.
The successful candidate should have an honours degree or equivalent in Occupational therapy. A knowledge and skill base of equipment/ adaptation provision, community and rehabilitation assessment would be an advantage.
A car driver with valid driver’s licence is essential.
The post holder will be based in Bute. Bute is a locality within Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership. There is a community hospital in Rothesay with all the associated community services and close partnership working with external agencies.
The occupational therapy team is a small friendly team committed to staff development and training.
Consideration will be given to flexible approach to working hours, as well as part time consideration.
This post is suitable for a band 5 or 6 depending on relevant experience. Consideration for a development post from Band 5 into Band 6 is also available.
Informal Enquiries:
Sharon Logan - OT Team Lead
Telephone: 01700501541
Email: sharon.logan2@nhs.scot
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