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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the surgical and critical care AHP team at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. We are looking for a forward thinking and motivated Occupational therapist to help develop the emerging role for Occupational therapy within critical care. The Occupational Therapy staff work very closely with physiotherapy colleagues to provide comprehensive, patient-centred interventions
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner in managing a complex clinical caseload, and as an effective and efficient partner in the multi-disciplinary team. They will share responsibility for day to day operational issues within the Occupational Therapy Team, and be involved in service improvement, staff development, supervision, clinical effectiveness and student education.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and core Occupational Therapy skills and be able to apply these in treatment of patients recovering from critical illness and surgery. They will be able to prioritise and work in a busy and fast-paced environment, and demonstrate a self-motivating and dynamic approach.
The successful candidate will have a diploma/degree on Occupational Therapy and a minimum of 3 years post graduate experience. The post required PVG scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland check and HCPC registration.
Informal Contact: Greig Morrison, AHP Team Lead, Tel No: 0141 211 8522
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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