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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.
Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Permanent post in Oncology, 37.5hrs p/w
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic and forward thinking therapist with a special interest in Oncology to join our team.
The successful candidate will be based within the Oncology team and will be vital in the development of a new service in the cancer assessment unit at the Western General Hospital. This will involve a 6 month test of change, scoping the impact of intervention at the patient point of access to the hospital and consider the impact on the patient journey. The postholder will work closely with a B6 Physiotherapist and will work collaboratively with the MDT in the Cancer Assessment Unit and a wide variety of community services within South East Scotland.
We invite applications from Occupational Therapists who have experience of delivering a wide range of physical, psychological, cognitive and social interventions to support individuals living with long-term conditions. The applicant should have a good understanding of the effects of immunotherapy, targeted treatments, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, as well as the impact of living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis. Knowledge of the impact cancer has on both the physical and psychological well-being of patients is also desirable. The successful applicant should also have experience of the fast paced/ acute decision making required to prevent admission or support a quick discharge.
Therapy Services support staff development through appraisal process, supervision and CPD opportunities.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact :
Angela Bryce, Occupational Therapy Site Lead, WGH
Tel: 0131-537-1290
angela.m.bryce@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk