Occupational Therapist - Rotational

The Role

There is an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 occupational therapist with an interest in working in a physical setting to join our team and work as a member of staff on our comprehensive rotation programme within NHS Lanarkshire Occupational Therapy services in both acute and community settings.

We tailor our rotational opportunities to meet you career development needs, with opportunities to gain experience in a number of acute and community rotations across both North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships including:

• Surgical
• Care of the Elderly
• Medical
• A&E/ acute medical receiving
• Trauma & Elective Orthopaedics
• Acute Stroke
• Community Rehabilitation Teams
• Brain Injury
• Rheumatology
• Vascular
• Hand Therapy

*Initial rotation allocation will be discussed at interview

We are looking for individuals who will provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment, discharge planning and onward referral, facilitating high quality treatment with the interdisciplinary team working in partnership with all agencies providing care and support for diverse patient groups.

This is an ideal position for an Occupational Therapist wishing to gain experience in a variety of clinical areas. As a Band 5 OT, you be fully supported by senior staff.  You will be offered a variety of learning opportunities and be fully involved in the development of the service within your team as well as supporting change and development across the wider OT services across Lanarkshire.

In line with the evidence base and the strategic direction of NHS Lanarkshire, we are moving towards 7 day working.  This is for improved patient outcomes and to maximise a person-centred equitable approach to care.  Therefore, all new contracts will be for a 5 out of 7 days service rota to enable the service to move to a safe and effective 7 day service.

You can expect to be fully supported through our established system of supervision and personal development planning. We are fully committed to MDT working, clinical governance, CPD and evidence based practice.  We fully support undergraduate OT training programmes and regularly accept students on practice placements. 

Applications are welcomed from newly qualified Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists with some experience and Occupational Therapy students in the final stages of their undergraduate studies. Support and mentorship will be provided to help you develop into the role of a newly qualified practitioner. We are committed to supporting graduates to reach their full potential in a supportive learning environment.

As per agreement between different authorities, if the successful candidate is still in full time education, they will be able to work up to a maximum of 15 hours per week. After they complete all relevant coursework/placement, the contract will change to the hours agreed between the employee and line manager, details are outlined below.

As part of your conditional offer with NHS Lanarkshire, the successful candidate will be considered for the band 4 Generic Assistant Practitioner programme, when pre-employment checks are complete and deemed satisfactory.

This offer of employment as a Generic Assistant Practitioner Band 4, is in advance of gaining admission to the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) register, as an Occupational Therapist. It should be noted that if the successful candidate does not meet the academic and practice place criteria to support admission to the HCPC register, to obtain a HCPC PIN registration, then their continued employment with NHS Lanarkshire, in the grade of the post offered, may be terminated, as they will not meet the essential criteria to commence employment in the role of Band 5 Occupational Therapist in NHS Lanarkshire. The salary scale is Band 4 £27,598 - £31,670 per annum (pro rata for part time posts). If you do not obtain your HCPC registration prior to 31/03/2025, your Band 4 contract may be terminated.

On confirmation of your HCPC PIN registration your salary will be amended to Occupational Therapist Band 5, reflecting the change of role to Occupational Therapist and the date of commencement. On receipt of your HCPC PIN registration you must advise your line manager, as well as recruitment, who will action appropriate change to your HR /Payroll records including verification of your HCPC PIN registration.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• Registered Occupational Therapist with valid HCPC Registration
• Knowledge of application of the theory underpinning OT practice
• The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge of basic information technology

Contract type

Permanent

Full time

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Occupational Therapy within University Hospital Wishaw

Looking to find out more?

If youre looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Informal enquiries to Tracey Stark, Occupational Therapy Team Leader, University Hospital Hairmyres (laura.lambie@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk) or Eilis Cusack, Occupational Therapy Team Leader, University Hospital Wishaw (Eilis.cusack@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk)

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Adnan Saddique, Recruitment Administrator on adnan.saddique@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshires benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)

• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

• Occupational health services

• Employee counselling services

• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If youre looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.