142771 OT Clinical Support Worker Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
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.
**Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker to join the acute Occupational Therapy service at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. Working with adults in our fast-paced inpatient setting you will work closely with our occupational therapists to deliver 1:1 and group interventions tailored to individual needs, aimed at maximising functional skills and independence, promoting recovery and wellbeing, and supporting hospital discharge.
You will develop close links with ward multidisciplinary teams to deliver a service which is dynamic, responsive, and patient-centred. We work closely with our team colleagues using a trauma-informed and recovery focused approach to support people to manage their difficulties and achieve their potential. You will use a wide range of therapeutic interventions including activities of daily living, food preparation, skills for community living, and creative activities.
As the successful applicant you will have relevant qualifications and experience of working in a health and social care setting, possess excellent communication skills and a person-centred, flexible approach. You will be an enthusiastic team player who thrives on working closely with others as well as being able to use your own initiative.
You will be based at the new purpose-built Royal Edinburgh building, working in a supportive Occupational Therapy team. You will receive regular clinical and professional supervision and will be supported to take up a range of training and development opportunities. A passion for quality improvement and innovative practise is welcomed and is actively supported through our in-house quality improvement team.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. Please note:
As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Ellie Frankish, Occupational Therapy Team Lead, on 07712 855 204 or email [email protected]
