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Job reference: 078320
Salary: Band 5 (£26,104 - £32,915)
Job closing date: 05/12/2021
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Cowal Community Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 22/11/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Occupational Therapy

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We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our fully Integrated Health and Social Care Occupational Therapy Service.

We are based in Cowal Community Hospital in Dunoon and cover the beautiful Cowal peninsula of Argyll and Bute.

You would be part of a dynamic and dedicated team providing a client centred, seamless service to in-patients within Cowal Community Hospital and into the local community.

You will be involved in the assessment, rehabilitation , provision of equipment and minor/major adaptations for adults with physical disability or illness. 

The role is varied and can include rapid response work as part of the Extended Community Care Team to prevent hospital admissions.

You will need to be flexible and able to prioritise and manage your time effectively.

We work very closely with our Community Nursing, AHP, Social work and Care and Repair colleagues.

We also enjoy good relationships with our GP Practices. Good communication skills and multi disciplinary team working are essential. Knowledge and experience of both health and social care OT practice would be advantageous, however, you will be supported from experienced band 6 staff and the OT Team Lead to reach your potential and we welcome new graduates for this reason.

HCPC registration and a full driving licence are essential.

Dunoon is easily commutable from Glasgow and Inverclyde.

To discuss further please contact Natasha Morrison, Acting OT Team Lead for Cowal on 01369 763450 or email nhsh.cowalcommunityservices@nhs.scot


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