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Are you looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapy post within an acute medical, surgical and medicine for the elderly team?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our enthusiastic team. This post sits within our acute medical, surgical and medicine for the elderly service within Perth Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will have the skills to support the team and progress service development in a busy environment within a supportive and friendly team.
They will have relevant experience working as an Occupational Therapist within physical rehabilitation services, possess excellent communication and decision making skills and have a confident approach to multidisciplinary team working within an integrated Health and Social Care setting.
Perth and Kinross Occupational Therapy Service provides excellent formal and informal supervision, actively supports individual development through performance development review and learning plans, provide a framework for encouraging CPD and promotes innovative practice.
In line with the evidence base and the strategic direction of NHS Tayside, the Allied Health Professions, will be moving towards 7 day working. This is for improved outcomes and to maximise a person-centred equitable approach to care. Therefore all new contracts for AHP staff will be for a 5 out of 7 day service/rota to enable the service to be ready to move to a safe and effective 7 day service.
Applicants must be registered with HCPC.
Applicants are encouraged to take the opportunity of an informal visit in order to familiarise themselves with Perth Royal Infirmary and to find out more about this post.
For further information please contact Laura Donaldson, Team Lead Occupational Therapist, on 01738 473826.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours.
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder