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We are excited to be recruiting an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work alongside the Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist at Loch View. We work closely with Medical, Nursing and other Allied Health Professionals to offer person-centred care.
The small Occupational Therapy team at Loch View is part of a wider community based service across Forth Valley, based within Falkirk, Clackmannanshire & Stirling Integrated Health and Social Care Teams.
We would welcome applications from those who have relevant experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities, Autism or Mental Health conditions. Experience of carrying out activities with individuals or groups would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will have a key role in supporting the Occupational Therapist with assessments and carrying out person-centred interventions based on patient’s needs, interests and preferences.
NHS Forth Valley is embracing contemporary working. As and when required the post holder will be expected to participate in twilight or weekend working.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
We would welcome calls to enquire about the advertised post.
This will allow you to find out more about the service and the Occupational Therapy Assistant role.
Contacts:
Karen Cieslar, Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist on 01324 574331
Karen Whitehead, Team Lead Occupational Therapist 01259 290145
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.