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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.
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge in Dundee? We are seeking a Team Lead due to the retirement of the current post holder.
Dundee lies at the mouth of the Firth of Tay and is the vibrant home of the world famous ship, the RRS Discovery. It has two of the United Kingdom’s leading Universities (University of Dundee and Abertay University) and has the fantastic V&A (the first Design Museum in Scotland).
We are part of a friendly, hard working and dynamic integrated team, with community Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists (Dcc & rehab), Falls team, Jt Equipment Stores, and the Independent Living Review Team. The posts is located at the Dundee Independent Living Centre & Community Equipment Centre (DAILCEC). The Dundee East and West Rehabilitation teams work closely to flexibly deliver a service to the people of Dundee with the community (Dcc) Occupational therapists.
This is an exciting time as we are committed to quality improvement and service development across health and social care. The successful candidate will lead a team, support service improvement, undertake clinical and professional work, and will be an active participant of the Leadership Team under the Integrated Manager.
The post holder will be expected to hold an active caseload of clients who have complex needs, using an individualised rehabilitation approach to promote independence and quality of life, linking with statutory and third sector services to ensure a holistic approach. Good working relationships and support are essential across all therapy teams and the candidate will work closely with the OT Manager (Dcc) and OT Team lead (West). Base- Dundee & Angus Independent Living & Community Equipment Centre, Charles Bowman Avenue, Dundee, DD4 9UB
Students are actively encouraged across the H&SCP. The postholder will contribute to improvement and CPD in the service as part of the wider rehabilitation service. Dundee H&SCP provides excellent formal & informal supervision, actively supports individual development through performance development review and learning plans, provides a framework for encouraging CPD & promotes innovative practise.
As services may be provided over seven days in order to support patient flow as well as testing different delivery models, flexible working hours will be required as part of this post.
N.B. Currently there is no weekend working at Community rehabilitation.
For informal enquiries please contact:
Joan Jamieson Team Lead (West) Occupational Therapist, Community Rehabilitation Email; joan.jamieson@nhs.scot
Claire Tester, Integrated Manager- Independent Living, Dundee H&SCP: email Claire.tester1@nhs.scot
There has never been a better time to join the team and we have a bright and busy future.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.