Occupational Therapist

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.

We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Health and Social Care Occupational Therapy Service.

We are based in Cowal Community Hospital in Dunoon and cover the beautiful Cowal peninsula of Argyll and Bute.

You would be part of a dynamic and dedicated team providing a client centred, seamless service to in-patients within Cowal Community Hospital and into the local community.

You will be involved in the assessment, rehabilitation, provision of equipment and minor/major adaptations for adults with physical disability or illness. 

The role is varied and can include rapid response work as part of the Extended Community Care Team to prevent hospital admissions and facilitate hospital discharges.

You will need to be flexible and be able to prioritise and manage your time effectively.

We work very closely with our Community Nursing, AHP, Social work and Care and Repair colleagues.

We also enjoy good relationships with our GP Practices. Good communication skills and multi disciplinary team working are essential. Knowledge and experience of both health and social care OT practice would be advantageous, however, you will be supported from experienced band 6 staff and the OT Team Lead to reach your potential and we welcome new graduates for this reason.

Informal enquires to :  Natasha Morrison, Occupational Therapy Team Lead for Cowal

Tel:

email:  nhsh.cowalcommunityservices@nhs.

What is it like to work for the Health and Social Care Partnership in Argyll and Bute? CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT 

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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.