AHP Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist

Overview

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.

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who is passionate about delivering timely, effective, person centred therapy for people with MSK Hand conditions to join our dynamic, friendly, specialist outpatient team. Candidates will have previous experience of working within a hand therapy setting, including trauma, elective and conservative treatment, and a working knowledge of long term condition management. They will have effective communication and decision making skills with a positive approach to multi disciplinary working. Perth and Kinross Occupational Therapy Service provides excellent formal and informal supervision, actively supports individual development through performance development review and learning plans, provides a framework for encouraging CPD and promotes innovative practice.

Applicants must be registered with HCPC.

Perth is a vibrant cultural city, within easy reach of the central belt and is the 'Gateway to the Highlands' surrounded by stunning rural countryside.

Please contact Caroline Mackay, Team Lead Occupational Therapist on or Terrianne Thomson, Clinical and Professional Team Manager on for more information.

Hours of work: 18.5 hours. Fixed Term/Secondment for up to 1 Year.

Internal Applicants - written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

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