Occupational Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to become part of our Allied Health Professional Team.

As the successful post holder you will be based in Nairn Town and County Hospital providing care to community patients in both Nairn and Nairnshire or ward in patients. You will be expected to provide comprehensive assessments and plan the management of patients with a diverse range of conditions which will include frail elderly, neurological conditions and post falls and fractures. In addition, you will have delegation and supervisory responsibility to B4 and B3 staff members. 

Although expected to practice independently, you will be part of the Occupational therapy team and receive full support from senior Occupational Therapy practitioners and Physiotherapy colleagues. You are likely to liaise closely with care at home and enablement staff and the wider MDT staff members.

You may have completed rotational posts and be seeking to specialise in elderly care or be a new graduate and seeking a permanent post to develop your skills and abilities in a supportive environment.

The AHP department offers a formal in service training programme which you will both lead and participate in and you will also have access to the wider organisational training opportunities. 

As this post could include community therapy you will be a UK car driver and have access to a vehicle

For further information and/or to arrange an informal visit please contact Angela Boyle, AHP Team Lead Nairn, Tel: ; email:angela.boyle1@nhs.scot 

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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.