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The main purpose of the Occupational Therapist role is to provide a specialist service to people in the community and their carers, who are experiencing mental and physical disabilities, to enable them to live as independently as possible with optimal functional performance. This includes offering Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention aimed at enhancing function and preventing deterioration through reablement and the provision of specialist aids and adaptations. The Occupational Therapist will be employed by Shetland Islands Council but the role is part of a joint NHS Shetland and Shetland Islands Council Occupational Therapy Service, which comes under the Community Health and Social Care Directorate. They will also be required to work alongside a wider multidisciplinary context covering a range of health and social care agencies.
This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. Please see the Career Grade documentattached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications
Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum
Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.A relocation package does apply to this post
You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
We are happy to talk flexible working
This post is based at Independent Living Centre, Lerwick, Shetland
Charlotte Weaver, Lead Community Occupational Therapist, Tel - 01595 743985, Email - charlotte.If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.