Occupational Therapist -Rotational

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Occupational Therapist - Rotational, Coatbridge

Client: NHS Lanarkshire

Location: Coatbridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3305a2a63684

Job Views: 3

Posted: 26.03.2025

Expiry Date: 10.05.2025

Job Description:

The Role

There is an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 occupational therapist with an interest in working in a physical setting to join our team and work as a member of staff on our comprehensive rotation programme within NHS Lanarkshire Occupational Therapy services in both acute and community settings.

We tailor our rotational opportunities to meet your career development needs, with opportunities to gain experience in a number of acute and community rotations across both North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships including:

• Surgical
• Care of the Elderly
• Medical
• A&E/ acute medical receiving
• Acute Stroke
• Community Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation Team
• Community Rehabilitation Teams
• Vascular
• Hand Therapy

We are looking for individuals who will provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment, discharge planning and onward referral, facilitating high quality treatment with the interdisciplinary team working in partnership with all agencies providing care and support for diverse patient groups.

This is an ideal position for an Occupational Therapist wishing to gain experience in a variety of clinical areas. As a Band 5 OT, you will be fully supported by senior staff. You will be offered a variety of learning opportunities and be fully involved in the development of the service within your team as well as supporting change and development across the wider OT services across Lanarkshire.

In line with the evidence base and the strategic direction of NHS Lanarkshire, we are moving towards 7 day working. This is for improved patient outcomes and to maximise a person-centred equitable approach to care. Therefore, all new contracts will be for a 5 out of 7 days service rota to enable the service to move to a safe and effective 7 day service.

You can expect to be fully supported through our established system of supervision and personal development planning. We are fully committed to MDT working, clinical governance, CPD and evidence based practice. We fully support undergraduate OT training programmes and regularly accept students on practice placements.

As community rotations are included, applicants must hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a car.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered Occupational Therapist with valid HCPC Registration
• Knowledge of application of the theory underpinning OT practice
• The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Working knowledge of basic information technology
• A full, valid UK/EU/EEA licence

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

It would be great if you also have

• OT Practice Education course
• Further Education and CPD in relation to the post including relevant projects and research studies
• Knowledge of application of the theory underpinning OT practice
• Basic knowledge of legislation, policy and procedures which impact on practice

Contract type

Permanent

Full time

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in North Stroke & Neuro Rehab Team within Coathill Hospital

The working pattern for this role will be confirmed by the hiring manager.

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.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures
• NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack.