Rotational 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.

Would you like to work in a supportive, dynamic and welcoming Occupational Therapy team? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation within Perth Royal Infirmary and South Perthshire.

We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist who would like to develop their skills within physical rehabilitation services, possess good communication and decision-making skills and have a positive approach to multidisciplinary team working and person-centred care. The advertised post provides an excellent opportunity for either a graduate or established Band 5 Occupational Therapist wishing to gain experience in the following clinical areas:

1. Elective Orthopaedics
2. Orthopaedic Rehabilitation/Medicine for the Elderly
3. Medical/Surgery
4. Stroke Rehabilitation
5. Community Rehabilitation including community hospitals

In line with the evidence base and the strategic direction of NHS Tayside, the Allied Health Professions will be moving towards 7 day working. This is for improved outcomes and to maximise a person-centred equitable approach to care. Therefore all new contracts for AHP staff will be for a 5 out of 7 day service/rota to enable the service to be ready to move to a safe and effective 7 day service.

Perth and Kinross Occupational Therapy Service provides excellent formal and informal supervision, actively supports individual development through performance development review and learning plans, provides a framework for encouraging CPD and promotes innovative practice.

Applicants must be registered with HCPC.

Applicants are encouraged to take the opportunity of an informal visit in order to familiarise themselves with Perth and Kinross and to find out more about the post.

Perth is a vibrant cultural city surrounded by stunning rural countryside and is within easy reach of many of Scotland's major cities.

Please contact Terrianne Thomson on 01738 473703 or terrianne.thomson@nhs.scot for more information.

Hours of work: 37

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