AJ259187 Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Manage a designated caseload and provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions to help patients achieve their goals, maximize independence, and support safe, timely hospital discharge. Contribute to coordinated, person-centered care with multidisciplinary and multi-agency colleagues, and support staff and students while participating in service development and quality improvement.

Job details

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership - Occupational Therapist Kincardine Community Hospital, Stonehaven Band 5, Full Time (36 hours per week) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Occupational Therapy team at Kincardine Community Hospital in Stonehaven. You will manage a designated caseload, providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention to support patients to achieve their goals, maximise their independence and enable safe and timely discharge from hospital. Working as part of a well-established multidisciplinary and multi-agency team, you will contribute to coordinated, person-centred care and work closely with patients, families, carers and colleagues across hospital and community services. You will also have opportunities to develop your skills in supporting and supervising Occupational Therapy support staff and students. We are committed to supporting your professional development. Regular supervision and development opportunities are well established within the service, with continuous professional development actively encouraged. You will also be supported to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or an existing Band 5 looking to further develop their knowledge, confidence and clinical skills within a supportive team. Please note: this is a static post and is not part of the NHS Grampian Band 5 OT rotational programme. You Must Hold a MSc/BSc in Occupational Therapy Be HCPC registered (or eligible for registration) Have enthusiasm for community hospital rehabilitation and discharge planning Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes Informal enquiries to: Stephanie Fergusson, Occupational Therapy Team Lead, KCH, Stephanie.fergusson@nhs.scot; or Victoria Locke, Occupational Therapy Professional Lead, Aberdeenshire, Victoria.locke@nhs.scot. Please note that this post may close early due to the volume of applications received. 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.

What you’ll do

Manage a designated caseload and provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions to help patients achieve their goals, maximize independence, and support safe, timely hospital discharge. Contribute to coordinated, person-centered care with multidisciplinary and multi-agency colleagues, and support staff and students while participating in service development and quality improvement.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC or eligible for registration. The role requires enthusiasm for community hospital rehabilitation and discharge planning, collaborative working, and a full valid UK driving licence with access to a car for work.

Listed skills

• Quality Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational Therapy Assessment
• Occupational Therapy Intervention
• Caseload Management
• Rehabilitation
• Discharge Planning
• Patient-Centered Care
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Community Hospital Care
• Supporting and Supervising Staff
• Student Supervision
• Service Development
• Quality Improvement
• Clinical Skills

Job areas

• Healthcare

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