Rotational Occupational Therapist

NHS Scotland • Full-time • Inverness, GB • 1d ago

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and welcoming band five rotation.

This post is perfect for a new graduate OT or someone looking to broaden their experience within a varied rotational post.

In our band five rotation there are opportunities to rotate through orthopaedics, surgical, neuro / stroke rehabilitation, wheelchair services, the Inverness community teams and the Emergency Department.

In the post, you will work with patients with a wide variety of conditions and presentations.

In the acute hospital rotations, your focus will be on facilitating safe and timely discharges from the hospital setting.

In some parts of the rotation, there will be a requirement to work as part of an extended hours, seven day rota.

You will have opportunities for continuous professional development, engage in the North of Scotland Preceptorship programme, you will receive regular clinical supervision and you will have the opportunity to be involved in practice

placement education.

Our Occupational Therapy teams are enthusiastic and friendly teams, who deliver a high quality service with a dynamic and patient centred approach.

Inverness is the capital of the Scottish Highlands and offers a wide range of leisure opportunities for those looking to live in a beautiful city that is both well connected and is the gateway to the great outdoors.

A full driving licence is essential for this role.

Applicants that are due to obtain their Occupational Therapy qualification / HCPC Registration may be considered for this post.

Informal enquires toJo Wilson, Lead Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital. Joanne.wilson15@nhs.scot, 01463 705477

Shonagh Reid, Specialist Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital.

Shonagh.Reid1@nhs.scot 01463 704293

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