Advanced Occupational Therapist

Fife Neuro Rehabilitation Service is a multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation unit providing expert neuro-rehabilitation to adults aged 16- 64 in an in-patient, out-patient and community setting.  The unit, based at Sir George Sharp Unit, Cameron Hospital consists of a 12 bedded in-patient facility with a Fife wide out-patient/community service.  Following a service review we are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and hard working occupational therapist to join our team based at Sir George Sharp Unit, Cameron Hospital.

You will work as part of the in-patient team based at Sir George Sharp Unit, Cameron Hospital providing highly expert, direct clinical care which encompasses specialist occupational therapy assessment, intervention and management of patients with highly complex needs.  You will be skilled and experienced in both clinical and leadership roles with experience in providing neurological or stroke rehabilitation.  You will lead the in-patient Occupational Therapy team and be responsible for staff development and quality improvement to ensure a high standard of quality care to patients admitted to the unit.

The service offers opportunities for continued professional development including training opportunities, service development and representation at regional and national uni-professional and multi-professional groups.

Job share will be considered, it is the responsibility of those applying to identify a job share colleague.

Qualifications: A degree in Occupational Therapy is essential with evidence of relevant specialist training specific to neurological rehabilitation advantageous.

For informal enquiries, please contact Clare McDonald (Occupational Therapy Manager) on .

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board. 

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. 

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.