Senior Occupational Therapist

Band 6 (£39,912 - £48,635)

NHS HIGHLAND, Wick, Highland

Full time
Permanent

Posted today, 26 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

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 looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with experience of working in a physical setting. This post would be suitable for a Band 6 or an experienced Band 5 who would like to gain some experience of working at a Band 6 level.

The successful applicant will have effective communication, organisational and time management skills as well as the ability to work independently and as part of the team.

We work with the adult population of Caithness, within the hospital and the community setting, and you will be expected to work flexibly across the Occupational Therapy service. Peer support and clinical supervision is provided by our very experienced Occupational Therapy Team. You will also assist with the clinical supervision and day-to-day workload management of support workers.

You will have a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, be HCPC registered and have a full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

This is a full-time post of 37 hours per week, to be worked in accordance with service requirements. Part-time hours will also be considered. This post is fixed term for 12 months, covering a period of maternity leave.

A driving licence is essential and a pool car will be available, however applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.

Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Jenny Peasley, Integrated Team Manager, Mobile: , email: jenny.peasley@nhs.scot

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing northarea.recruitment@nhs.scot or by telephoning /880410.

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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.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

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.