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 opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time Band 3 Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker within Midlothian. The post holder will have a designated base within the Midlothian Community Hospital, working in Medicine of the Elderly Rehabilitation.
The post holder will be required to work under the supervision, guidance and support of an Occupational Therapist, he/she will assist with the delivery and implementation of Occupational Therapy treatment programmes and supervise and instruct patients in designated clinical interventions.
Knowledge, training and/ or experience required to do the job
SVQ III in Healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment / role.
Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary / agency team.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.
Ability to work unsupervised.
To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development.
Working knowledge of basic information technology
This shift pattern for this post is Monday- Friday 37 hours per week