Occupational Therapy Assistant Forfar, 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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Occupational Therapy Team in North Angus Community Mental Health Team (General Adult Psychiatry) in Forfar, providing input to the Occupational Therapy service.
We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Support Worker to join our existing team of Occupational Therapists. Applicants should ideally have experience of working within a health or care setting and experience working in mental health would be advantageous. It is essential that applicants are committed to developing skills in providing a range of valued interventions and group work, aimed at maximising Occupation Performance of individuals.
You will be given regular formal and informal supervision; our service actively supports development through the knowledge and skills framework, and promotes innovative practice.
Applicants must possess good communication skills, be able to work as part of a team and be able to demonstrate the ability to deal with challenging situations.
Informal enquiries to: Kathryn Roskell (Specialist Occupational Therapist) on 01307 475239 [email protected]
Hours of work are: 25 per week
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
