Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant Kirkwall, Scotland

NHS Scotland
Full Time Kirkwall, Scotland 25468 - 27486 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Balfour
Band 3 £26,990 - £28,972 including Distant Islands Allowance pro rata per annum
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Permanent


An opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant has arisen; working within Orkney Health and Care Occupational Therapy Service. You will be working within a multidisciplinary team and interagency framework to support Occupational Therapists to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in both hospital and community settings.

This is a hands-on role, assisting in the delivery of clinical care, however there are some administrative tasks included. Some of the key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting Occupational Therapists to deliver an Occupational Therapy service
  • To assist Physiotherapists and Speech & Language Therapists to deliver a rehabilitation service to patients
  • To contribute to the assessment and treatment of patients, undertaking therapeutic work and supervising patients in activity relating to their treatment
  • To undertake administrative and general departmental tasks to maintain smooth running of the department

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced candidate who has:

  • An SVQ level 3 in a relevant subject, or equivalent
  • Proven clinical experience working in a health or social care setting
  • Full driving licence

Further information on this post is available from Ruth Lea, Adult Lead Occupational Therapist telephone by phone 01856 873535 extension 2669 or email [email protected]

This post is subject to a PVG Check.

Occupational Therapy Assistant
NHS Scotland

www.nhsnss.org
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Ian Crichton
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
1978
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