Occupational Therapist – Intermediate Care Team

Occupational Therapist – Intermediate Care Team (REF: 93041)

Substantive, Full time 37.5 hours per week

Band 6 – Salary Range £33,072 - £40,736 plus

Distant Islands Allowance of £1,971 per annum

A Relocation Allowance of up to £8,000 is also payable

This is an exciting opportunity to provide an Occupational Therapy service in a unique location with unique challenges.  The Intermediate Care Team provides rehabilitation and reablement to the population of the Shetland Islands aged 18 and over, with the majority of the caseload being older people with a variety of complex conditions.

The post holder will work primarily within the community setting in client’s homes and in Local Authority provided care homes

HCPC registered, you will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy and a minimum of 3 years clinical experience with a highly developed understanding of Occupational Therapy.  In addition you will need to be able to demonstrate experience of assessing and developing Occupational Therapy graded rehabilitation programmes for clients in a variety of settings. 

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work.  Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland.  To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life

For an informal discussion, please contact  Sharon Henderson Intermediate Care Team Leader or Denise Neild  Senior Occupational Therapist Intermediate  Care Team on 01595 745315  

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