Occupational Therapist - Intermediate Care Team

This is an exciting opportunity to provide an Occupational Therapy service in a unique location with unique challenges.  The Intermediate Care Team provides rehabilitation and reablement to the population of the Shetland Islands aged 18 and over, with the majority of the caseload being older people with a variety of complex conditions.

The post holder will work primarily within the community setting in client’s homes and in Local Authority provided care homes

HCPC registered, you will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy and a minimum of 3 years clinical experience with a highly developed understanding of Occupational Therapy.  In addition you will need to be able to demonstrate experience of assessing and developing Occupational Therapy graded rehabilitation programmes for clients in a variety of settings. 

Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work.  Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland.  To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org

For an informal discussion, please contact   Lorna Willis   Occupational Therapy Team Leader on  01595 745780  or Sharon Henderson Intermediate Care Team Leader on 01595 745315