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Applications are invited for an innovative occupational therapist who wishes to join our multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Teams.
We work flexibly to provide equitable community occupational therapy service covering all localities within the Perth and Kinross HSCP, with staff working between the Perth City Base at Perth Royal Infirmary and Rural settings.
The post holder will provide occupational therapy interventions to enable and support people to achieve their best possible personal outcomes within their homes and communities.
We are looking for a compassionate person with a genuine interest in mental health and wellbeing and a commitment to promoting the value of occupational therapy. We use occupation as the foundation of our work in collaboration with people as a basis for bringing value and purpose to their lives. This may involve the use of specialist assessment, current evidence based treatments, or techniques to support decision making, goal achievement, empowerment through independence, supported self-management and recovery where possible.
Our Service provides excellent formal and informal supervision, actively supports individual development through performance development review and learning plans, provides a framework for encouraging CPD and promotes innovative practice.
Please apply if you -
- are compassionate about making a difference for adults with mental health needs
- have a knowledge of occupational therapy models and policy relevant to mental health and community settings
- have a desire to continue to learn and build your own knowledge base and experience
- are a team player with resourcefulness and flexibility
- have excellent communication skills
- can demonstrate the values of NHS Tayside through your work and attitude
- have innovative ideas for service development
Applicants must be registered with HCPC.
Informal enquiries to: Hazel Douglas – 01738 562396 or hazeldouglas@nhs.net.
Hours of work are: 37.5 hours per week
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.