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Job reference: 146663
Salary: Band 6 (£37,831 - £46,100)
Job closing date: 09/05/2023
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 18.75, 30
Job posted date: 25/04/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: East Dunbartonshire Community Rehab Team

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 (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

​​​​​​​There are 2 positions available with this vacancy both part time, 1 for 30hrs and 1 for 18.75 but full and part time positions will be considered.

Vacancies have become available for  Occupational Therapists within the East Dunbartonshire Community Rehab Team, allowing flexible recruitment of part time and / or full time staff. The multidisciplinary team aims to work with individuals, in their home environment, to identify their goals and priorities and work with them to improve independence, function and mobility.  Patients have a diverse nature and wide range of conditions, from newly diagnosed conditions, to end stage palliative care.

The post holder will work as an autonomous clinician within the speciality, taking full responsibility for an identified caseload.  The post holder will complete multi-disciplinary assessments within the team, identifying multi-disciplinary issues to enable access to the service and clinical prioritisation for team and professional interventions.  The post will require the individual to work as an autonomous Occupational Therapy clinician within the speciality, taking full responsibility for an identified caseload, providing assessment and treatment as required.

The role will involve working in partnership with clients, carers, Health and Social Work staff, residential care staff and Independent Sector Agencies to ensure optimal care.  You will have a key role in local audit and clinical effectiveness projects as well as involvement to monitor and evaluate the service provision in conjunction with the Senior Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Team Lead.

It is essential you have a Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent with current HCPC registration. 2 years post graduate experience and community experience is desirable.  A full driver’s licence is essential.  ​​​​​​​

Informal Contact:  Cara Bottomley, Tel No: 0141 232 8213       

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs

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