Would you like to work in a supportive, dynamic and welcoming Occupational Therapy team? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our newly established Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation within PRI and South Perthshire.
We are looking for an 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 graduate or established Band 5 Occupational Therapists wishing to gain experience in the following clinical areas.
Elective Orthopaedics-
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation/Medicine for the Elderly
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Medical/Surgery
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Stroke Rehabilitation
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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 OT 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.
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Please contact Alison Long, Team Lead Occupational Therapist on 01764 652 767, [email protected] or Patricia Moran Team Lead Occupational Therapist on 01738 483126, [email protected] for more information.
Hours of work: 37.5
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.