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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join the specialist AHP Front Door Team at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This post covers the Emergency Department, SATA (Specialist Area for Triage and Assessment) and Medical Receiving. The main focus of the team is admission avoidance in the ED. The AHP’s are proactive and quality focused and are working on a number of change ideas to enhance the service, therefore, this is an exciting time to join the team. The team work a shift pattern to meet patient needs. The post holder will be required to contribute to these shifts by ideally working 3 x 10 hour shifts a week, Monday to Friday, however there is some degree of flexibility. The post holder will require to take on cross professional competencies and training will be provided. Some loan working should be expected, however there are good formal and informal support systems in place. Applicants should ideally have 3 years postgraduate experience within the NHS, including experience supervising others. Proven evidence of working within an acute setting is essential, with evidence of audit and research and a motivation to learn and develop.
This is a Fixed term post for 9 months.
Informal Contact: Leigh Dobson, Tel No: 0141 211 8527
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.