Occupational Therapy Support Worker

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.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SUPPORT WORKER

Band 3 - £25,468 – 27,486 pro rata

Plus £1,279 per annum Distant Island Allowance pro rata

17.5 hours per week

Permanent

An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational TherapySupport Worker to provide rehabilitation support as delegated by a qualified OT. You will be working with people of all ages and diagnostic groups. You will be supporting people mainly during their admission to hospital but also as required, in the community.

We are looking for someone with health and social care experience, good verbal and written communication skills. You will require a formal qualification SVQ level 3/HNC in health/care or equivalent portfolio of knowledge. We are looking for someone able to work the hours across 5 mornings (Monday to Friday). You will need to have a driving license.

For informal discussion or further information about this exciting opportunity please contact: Sonja Smit, Occupational Therapy Services Manager at sonja.smit1@nhs.scot or Jenny Hill, OT Team Lead & Rheumatology and Hand Condition OT at jenny.hill@nhs.scot

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

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Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

Closing Date 24th May 2024