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.

Occupational Therapy Team Lead

Band 7 Salary £43,422 - £50,506 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,201 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Many people move to the Outer Hebrides for the quality of life and the ability to regain a better work-life balance. The Isles offer a wealth of activities for the outdoor enthusiast, with wide open spaces and easy access to rugged hills and spectacular beaches. The Isles also have a rich cultural heritage with Gaelic widely spoken and regular cultural and sporting events throughout the year.

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Team Lead to undertake the Team Lead role of the Occupational Therapy (OT) service for the Adaptation and Rehabilitation Team and Short-Term Assessment and Reablement Team.

The ideal candidate will have well-developed leadership and management skills with extensive post graduate OT experience in adult physical disabilities and illness. We are looking for an individual who works well under pressure, adapts to and leads rapid change with excellent interpersonal skills.

We place a high value on person centred care, working collaboratively with people, learning, innovation, and staff wellbeing. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, supportive and integrated Occupational Therapy team with opportunities for widening your skills and experience.

If you feel you are the right person for this post, please contact Sonja Smit, Occupational Therapy Services on telephone 01851 822847, e-mail [email protected] for an informal discussion.

For more information visit: https://vimeo.com/726762646

Additional benefits of working for NHS Western Isles

• Enhanced rates of pay for evening and weekend working
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Automatic enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme
• A Carer Positive employer with access to paid special leave
• Generous occupational sick pay and maternity leave provisions

We understand the constraints you can face when moving jobs, which is why we offer an attractive Relocation Package for new permanent members of the team.

This post may be eligible for a Health and Social Care visa sponsorship if no suitable UK or EEA National is identified.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ , còmhla ri dealbh-obrach

Any further queries please contact 01851 762027

Closing Date 30th March 2023

NHS Western Isles Benefits

• Benefits include a standard working week of 37.5 hours, with pay enhancements to reward weekends, nights and overtime working. This ranges from time plus 88% to time plus 30% depending on your pay band and shifts you work.
• Between 35 and 41 days leave entitlement (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service
• Automatic enrolment into the high quality NHS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Policies that enhance your wellbeing and work-life balance including with promotion of flexible working and access to paid special leave.

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