Occupational Therapist

NHS Scotland

  • Forfar, Angus
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 hours 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.Band 5 or Band 6 (depending on experience)We are looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our service in North Angus. The post provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience working with patients within Whitehills Health & Community care Centre (WHCCC) with a focus on the Medicine for the Elderly wards.The caseload is a mix of older adults, physical disability, palliative and long-term conditions. The post holder is expected to work within the community rehabilitation team providing both rehabilitation and provision of equipment. You will work closely with the Physiotherapy Team, provide supervision to generic AHP support workers and be part of the wider MDT.The Occupational Therapy Service in Angus offers comprehensive support, supervision and is committed to Continued Professional Development and actively uses Turas.You should possess a BSc/Dip COT in Occupational Therapy, have previous post graduate experience, be registered with HCPC and must produce evidence of continuing personal development. A requirement of this post is a willingness to travel across the locality.Informal visits/enquiries welcome. Please contact: Frances Stone Occupational Therapist Team Lead, Telephone: 01307 475127 Email: frances.stone@nhs.scotHours of work are: 37 hours per week.Fixed Term/ Secondment until 31/03/2026Current NHS Tayside Employees: *Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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