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Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
- Take the lead role in the delivery and development of specialist Occupational Therapy services for an NHSL wide clinical area.
- As 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills and effective time management skills
- Working knowledge of basic information technology
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by April Michie at April.Michie@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk or tel contact; 07846659151
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.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.