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Our expanding Occupational therapy service and current developments within Midpark presents an opportunity to employ an advanced clinical Practice Occupational therapist to support advanced clinical decision making. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our team. This post covers inpatient services at Midpark Hospital, and you will take the clinical lead in the delivery and development of a specialist Occupational therapy service within inpatients.
You will be educated to or working towards MSc level, experienced in working within an inpatient mental health setting, and keen to thrive in a role that offers you the variety of working with a complex caseload of both older and younger adults with mental health issues whilst developing clinical skills and knowledge of others. You will be able to articulate and demonstrate Occupational Therapy’s unique and valued contribution to inpatient services. You will have experience and knowledge in research, development and you will have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to provide:
• Strong leadership, supervision, consultation and mentorship- you will act as a positive role model
• Advanced Occupational therapy clinical assessment, intervention, decision making and positive risk taking
• Research and Development and Quality improvement be able to work strategically and have the ability to shape and influence service delivery
• Professional accountability
You will clinical lead on development and evaluation of clinical services within this team
and will:
• Work closely with operational OT team leaders
• Work as in integral team member of the multi-disciplinary inpatient service, shaping and influencing complex decision making both clinically and strategically
You will be expected to represent the Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Occupational Therapy service in appropriate local and national forums as directed by the Occupational therapy Service Manager.
We offer the opportunity of learning and development opportunities tailored to your individual needs and there you will be expected to to lead on specific projects and represent Dumfries and Galloway Mental Health Occuaptional Therapy service at local and national working groups and meetings you will be at the forefront of developments to ensure our services are evidence based and effective.
Flexible working as well as part time hours will also be considered. If you are interested in this post we would actively encourage you to contact us to discuss further
In addition to spectacular countryside and outdoor pursuits, Dumfries and Galloway offers you and your family beautiful and affordable housing, schools which perform consistently well in national rankings and easy and convenient commutes for a more relaxed quality of life. Many of our staff have been drawn to the region by the exceptional career opportunities, plus the improved work life balance and focus on family life are also great attractions. The region offers all the advantages of life in local towns with friendly and safe neighbourhoods and good quality facilities on your doorstep. The main city centres are within reach if on occasion you want a little more.
If this sounds like you, then we actively encourage you to contact us to discuss the role and remit of this post and we will be more than happy to meet with you, either via telephone, TEAMs or if current restrictions allow a visit to our area.
Informal enquiries to Jacqueline Pike, Occupational Therapy Service Manager(Mental Health) :
Email - jacqueline.pike@nhs.scot or Tel: 01387 244018
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
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