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We are looking for a dynamic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Learning Disabilities (LD) Service. The Learning Disability Service provides input to 3 Community Learning Disability Teams across Forth Valley as well as input into the inpatient unit at Lochview in Larbert. The post is ideal for those looking to develop their skills and experience and will be based alongside senior Occupational Therapy staff who will provide supervision and support.
The LD Occupational Therapists work alongside health and social care colleagues to improve health outcomes and address inequalities for people with a learning disability living within Forth Valley.
The LD Occupational Therapists work with people with a learning disability in order to enable them to participate in daily life which can improve their health, independence and well being.
LD Occupational therapists provide evidence based clinical assessment, intervention and advice to develop an individual’s skills in everyday activities (occupations) within their home, work, and community environments.
The LD service in Forth Valley is innovative therefore there will be opportunities to work collaboratively to improve service delivery and to be involved in quality improvement projects.
A BSc in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration and ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Linzi Clement, AHP Coordinator LD – 01324 590513
Karen Whitehead, Occupational therapy Team Lead LD
- 01259 290145
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.