Senior Healthcare Assistant- Occupational Therapy Wishaw, England
Job description
Please note this is a part time 15hr post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata. Saturday and Sunday working only
If successful in your application, you will work under the supervision, guidance and support of an Occupational Therapist and assist with the delivery and implementation of occupational therapy treatment programmes. You will be expected to supervise and instruct patients in designated clinical interventions.
Candidates must have a full driving licence and access to a car.
Duties may vary depending on the care group / department or assigned area of work.
Applying candidates should have an SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role. An ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team as well as an ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment and to work unsupervised. Candidates should have effective written and verbal communication skills and a working knowledge of basic information technology. You will be expected to actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development.
Applications from AHP/nursing students welcomed
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Occupational Therapy Team Leader [email protected]
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact Administator Alison.mir@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
If Applicable Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk
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