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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 to join our small dynamic Occupational Therapy Team here at Caithness General Hospital, Wick.
You will need to have the ability to work alone but still be a team player. You must be adaptable, self motivated and able to respond to challenges. You will be expected to carry out treatment programmes, as prescribed by the Occupational Therapist, to maximise patients’ independence in activities of daily living.
You will be expected to liaise with patients, carers and external sources on a regular basis, therefore excellent communications skills are required.
You should be able to demonstrate the ability to multi task in a busy environment and be able to manage your own caseload as well as the non clinical department duties.
This is a permanent part-time post of 25 hours per week, to be worked Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 2.00 pm.
A full UK driving licence is essential and, though a pool car may be available, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.
Informal enquiries will be welcomed by: Penny Gardner, Integrated Team Manager, Tel: 07967 315637, email: penny.gardner@nhs.scot or Heather Taylor, Professional Lead Occupational Therapist: Tel: 07866798264 email: heather.taylor12@nhs.scot
Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing northarea.recruitment@nhs.scot or telephoning 01955 880404/880410.
Short-listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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