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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Occupational Therapist at Biggart Hospital.
What you will do:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within South Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership for an Occupational Therapist with substantial clinical and leadership skills to join our MDT, South Intermediate Care Team (ICT) within the community. This team is a multi-disciplinary team which provides rapid response service 7 days a week.
You will work as an autonomous practitioner in the community to provide person-centred, specialised, rapid assessment and care for patients with a diverse range of complex presentations and multiple co-morbidities. Supporting the delivery of rapid response time line, prevention of inappropriate admission to hospital and facilitation of early supported discharge.
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:
We seek an innovative and flexible Occupational Therapist with a variety of clinical experience.
You will be highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic to undertake this role.
Professional confidence with complex clinical decision making is essential.
You will be required to manage a caseload of people with varying health and social care needs. Effective time management techniques and an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team are essential.
You should be able to demonstrate; competencies for care and rehabilitation of people with complex needs, excellent communication skills, the ability to adapt to changing levels of activity and acuity in the community and knowledge of NHS and Social care pathways
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
22.5 per week
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Susan Webster, ICT South Team Lead, Biggart Hospital. Tel: 01292 660444 or email Susan.Webster@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Kelly Brizell, Occupational Therapist Professional Lead, email Kelly.Brizell@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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