Occupational Therapy Healthcare Support Worker
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 for an Occupational Therapy healthcare support worker to join the Occupational Therapy team in South Ayrshire. This post will work within Ayr Hospital across various wards.
You will work in partnership with colleagues, as part of the multi-disciplinary team and will manage a delegated caseload, using evidence based principles. Your role will involve promotion and education to relevant stakeholders. It is therefore essential that you possess effective communication skills, which will include presentation skills, written reporting skills and interpersonal skills. You will also be required to develop effective networks with colleagues across health, local authority and partner agencies.
You will have an understanding of the current agendas influencing services and be able to evidence continuous professional development.
Clinical and line management supervision will be provided and we are keen to support applicants to learn and develop skills within the role.
A HNC or equivalent is desirable.
A current driving licence and access to a car is essential.
Full, part time and flexible working considered
Informal enquiries to Claire Brand, Occupational Therapy Service Lead. Claire [email protected] Tel: 07866 158991
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.
