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The post holder will take the lead role in the delivery and development of specialist CAMHS Learning Disability Occupational Therapy services for an NHSL wide clinical area in a full time permanent position working Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm based at Kirklands NHSL HQ (TBC). The post holder will be a car driver with a valid UK driving licence.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, work as an autonomous practitioner using specialist skills and knowledge, undertake advanced assessment, diagnostics and treatment to ensure a high standard of clinical intervention, be responsible for practice education and assessment of Occupational Therapy students., lead clinical audit and undertake research applicable to the specialist area of work.
The post holder should be a Registered Occupational Therapist with valid HCPC Registration, educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level, post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently, a comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality, advanced Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality.
The post holder should have evidence of application of advanced practice skills in speciality and applying clinical judgement, evidence of further developed knowledge and experience in management and/or leadership, further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification.
The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate and influence others and work using own initiative, have excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills and effective time management skills and working knowledge of basic information technology.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Suzanne Shields on 01698 368705
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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