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.
This is a perfect time to be joining our Occupational Therapy service in South Ayrshire. You will be working with the ahead of the curve team which is a team of Occupational Therapists which has recently formed to support people and their families living with the early impact of frailty. You will be working in the community with a range of colleagues and organisations, working together to support people at the right time in the right place. The team is be based within Ailsa Hospital.
You will require a significant level of community working, supporting people within their own homes. It is an innovative and visionary service, which provides Occupational Therapy support to people and their families to achieve a safe level of independence and take part in activities which are important to them. You will be part of a supportive team who are passionate about continually improving the ways in which the team can support people in new and innovative ways. Strong professional management and support will be in place and highly valued by the service. Also, induction, training, supervision and day to day management and support is available from the team.
We are excited to have conversations with compassionate people who enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to create and sustain change to ensure that people are able to receive accessible and responsive support.
Full driving license is essential.
Hours: 37.5 per week (worked Monday to Friday hours negotiable).
Informal enquiries to Joanne Payne Occupational Therapy Service Lead:
Joanne.Payne@aapct.scot.nhs.co.uk or Tel- 07989098417
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.