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Please note this is a part-time post for 18.75hrs and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
A full UK driving licence will be essential for this position to meet the needs of the service.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist in the supportive and friendly Integrated Community and Support Team (ICST) covering the Cambuslang/Rutherglen area.
The Occupational Therapist will be assessing and treating patients with a wide variety of health conditions in their own homes. You will work together with your ICST and social work colleagues to promote independence and prevent hospital admission. You will develop effective communication and problem-solving skills and be able to link in with external agencies to meet the needs of patients. You will receive regular supervision and have an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills through continuing professional development. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based practice and client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in both hospital and community settings. The post holder is expected to develop relevant clinical skills, knowledge, and experience without direct supervision.
Duties may vary depending on the care group/department / assigned area of work or level of experience.
The successful candidate will have a Registered Occupational Therapist with valid HCPC RegistrationKnowledge of the application of the theory underpinning OT practiceThe post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using their own initiativeEffective listening, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary teamExcellent time management skillsWorking knowledge of basic information technology
Informal enquiries to Occupational Therapy Team Lead, Marsali Morgenthaler Tel 07977508190 or email:marsali.morgenthaler@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process email:recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.ukPlease note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge, and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for an interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
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