Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Job description
We are looking for a suitable applicant for this new post based in the Community Specialist Palliative care team. You will assist in the delivery of Specialist Occupational therapy assessment and treatment to support Palliative patients in their home environment.
While predominately working with the Community Palliative Care Occupational Therapist, you will also support the Palliative Care Physiotherapist and liaise with the wider Specialist Palliative care team.
You will be expected to have an SVQ Level III in health sciences or equivalent in addition to clinical competence and significant experience as a therapy assistant in a health or social care environment. Excellent communication skills, basic IT skills and the ability to responsive and adaptable to the changing patient and service needs are essential.
You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the palliative care approach and the role of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. The ability to work as part of a multi professional team is integral to the post.
We are committed to providing training to enable you to carry a caseload in addition to supervision and appraisal for continuing professional development.
For informal enquiries, please contact Marianne Macleod, Palliative Care Occupational Therapist on 01592 643355 ext. 20013.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.
