196308 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist - Learning Disabilities

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational therapist to join our Learning Disability team. You will be able to articulate and demonstrate Occupational Therapies unique and valued contribution to the Learning Disability MDT service through strong leadership you will be able to contribute to the development of a high quality, evidenced based occupational Therapy service. We are a small, friendly, innovative and enthusiastic team and currently lead on a number of service improvement projects.

Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.

• the opportunity for learning and development opportunities tailored to your individual needs
• to lead on specific projects and contribute to national working groups and local delivery plans
• Time to lead and contribute to wider service improvements
• Regular supervision and support structures
• Team CPD
• Opportunity for Hybrid / Flexible working- to support work / life balance
• Consideration for full time / part time hours if preferred.
• Potential secondment opportunity( with appropriate approvals)
• A time to informally speak with us on TEAMs to help you explore this post further.
• Potential Band 6 to 7 development opportunity
In addition to spectacular countryside and outdoor pursuits, Dumfries and Galloway offers you 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. In addition, the main city centres are within reach if on occasion you want a little more., NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency's new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk Please ensure the vacancy salary meets the minimum salary required for sponsorship. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts. UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC etc).