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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.
NHS HIGHLAND
LEARNING DISABILITIES
LEARNING DISABILITY SERVICE - COMMUNITY
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Band 5: £26,104 - £32,915 Per annum
37.5 hours per week – Full Time, Permanent - Job share will be considered
We have a vacancy for a full time, permanent Occupational Therapist to join the Learning Disability Team based in New Craigs providing therapeutic interventions to adults with a learning disability across Highland. The postholder will be passionate about improving the lives of adults with a learning disability and committed to enabling people to be as independent as possible. They will demonstrate a commitment to working within a team but also have the ability to work independently with individuals and their carers. The postholder will work with a range of health and social care professionals and will provide Occupational Therapy interventions to individuals living in both the community and hospital setting.
This post covers all of Highland and therefore a car driver is essential. Experience of working with adults with a learning disability is highly desirable.
Job share would be considered.
Informal enquiries to: Karen Castle / Hailey McCallum
Tel: 01463 253616
Mobile: 07813 544 563 (Karen) or 07973 871 003 (Hailey)
Email: karen.castle1@nhs.scot or hailey.mccallum@nhs.scot
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – ES16 221055
Closing date for completed applications: 14/08/2022
PLEASE NOTE - You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train. Job train ref – ES16 221055
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