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SalaryAn interesting and challenging opportunity has arisen based at Peterhead Community Hospital
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to be based at Peterhead Community Hospital. This post is within a well established Multi Disciplinary Team. The post holder will provide full assessment and treatment programmes for hospital patients and provide a Priority Response to prevent hospital admission where possible or to support a discharge. There may also be the opportunity to provide community rehabilitation. There is a wide variety of conditions and complex needs in the patient population. Multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working is essential for seamless community care and the Occupational Therapist is a vital part of this.
The post holder will require excellent communication and organisational skills.
Supervision and allocation of work to an OT support worker and training of students are integral parts of the job, as is service development within the Area and the Health and Social Care Partnership Teams.
Experience in caseload management and physical rehabilitation in the community is desirable, along with a valid
driving licence and a car available for business use.
We offer regular support, supervision, CPD and development opportunities in line with KSF.
'There will be an expectation to provide services over 7 days, includingweekends, public holidays and extended hours, where required, to meet the need of services'
Informal enquiries please contact Jill Barry, Team Lead on 01779482409, or Vicky Locke, Occupational Therapy Professional Lead on 07769931082.
