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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
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What you will do:
We have a number of exciting opportunities for Occupational Therapists to join our team in Ayrshire. This is a rotational post across a broad range of clinical specialties and settings in North, South and East Ayrshire; including physical health, mental health, learning disability and children and young people services. The rotations are one year in duration. As we approach the time for staff to rotate we support conversations and choices which facilitate best services for people, professional and skill development, career progression and areas of interest to be explored.
Your role will involve promotion and education to relevant stakeholders. It is therefore essential that you possess effective communication skills, which will include presentation skills, written reporting skills and interpersonal skills. You will also be required to develop effective networks with colleagues across health, local authority and partner agencies.
You will be joining teams who are enthusiastic and committed to delivering compassionate, person centred, strengths based and innovative care.
Post holder will have an understanding of the current agendas influencing services and be able to evidence continuous professional development.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
1. A Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration are essential requirements.
2. Requires to have completed Flying Start and be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of Occupational Therapy, through CPD, Post Graduate training, evidence of additional knowledge and experience
3. Must have varied clinical experience of working in a relevant speciality
4. Current Health and Care Professions Council Registration
5. Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and skills.
6. Excellent communication skills particularly with multi-agencies.
7. Evidence of development of leadership and supervision skills.
8. Committed to team & personal development with evidence of self-directed learning.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 hours per week - part time and flexible working considered
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
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