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There is an opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to work within the adult Community Occupational Therapy Service on a fixed term basis to cover a maternity leave.
We are looking for a forward thinking individual who can provide high quality occupational therapy assessment and rehabilitation, and to contribute to discharge planning and onward referral. You will work with the interdisciplinary team in partnership with all agencies, providing care and support to adults. This may include a range of conditions such as orthopaedic and neurological conditions, vascular, amputations, rheumatology conditions and cognitive difficulties.
This is an opportunity for someone with who is wishing to broaden their clinical experience, with the chance to assist in supporting change and development within the wider team. You will be fully supported by senior staff, with supervision, appraisal and regular CPD opportunities.
In line with the evidence base and the strategic direction of NHS Tayside, the Allied Health
Professions will be moving towards 7 day working. This is for improved patient outcomes and to maximise a person-centred equitable approach to care. Therefore all new contracts for AHP staff will be for a 5 out of 7 days service / rota to enable the service to be ready to move to a safe and effective 7 day service. N.B. Currently there is no weekend working at Community rehabilitation.
For this post, you can expect to be fully supported through our established system of personal development planning and training programmes. We have a strong commitment to MDT working, clinical governance, CPD and evidence based practice. We fully support
undergraduate OT training programmes and regularly accept students on practice placements from Scottish and International Universities.
Informal enquiries to:
Shona Crabb, Team Lead Occupational Therapist Tel: 01382 307625
Email: shona.crabb@nhs.net
Claire Tester, Integrated Manager Tel: 01382 307645
Email: claire.tester1@nhs.net
Hours of work are: 37.5 per week