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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 for an Occupational Therapist to join our well established Stroke Rehabilitation Service working within hospital, home and community settings across North and East Ayrshire.
You will be joining a dedicated, innovative and caring Occupational Therapy Team who strive to provide a strengths based and compassionate service.
You will be forward thinking and have a passion for person driven services. Clinical and line management supervision will be provided by band 7 Occupational Therapists and we are keen to support applicants to learn and develop skills within the role.
You will be joining a multidisciplinary team who are passionate about supporting people who have experienced stroke. You will be supporting individuals and their significant others to adjust, be informed, make choices and consider options which will ultimately enable them to live their own unique life/lives.
You will also contribute to service plans and strategic objectives by undertaking audit and quality improvement activity.
Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration and a current driving license are required for this post.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or vary working patterns in line with our flexible working policy
Occupational Therapist - 37.5 hours, Part time hours considered. Douglas Grant Rehabilitation Centre, Ayrshire Central Campus, Kilwinning road, Irvine, North Ayrshire, KA12 8SS.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Emma McDonald, Occupational Therapy Team Leader on 01294 323 041/ 322 392 or 075854174111 (Working days Mon-Thurs) or Beth Tougher ( Mon – Wed )