Occupational Therapist
- Location:
- Buchan House, St Peter Street, Peterhead, AB42 1QF
- Salary:
- £39,192 - £40,838 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent, Temporary
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 36.25 hours per week
- Work From Home:
- Hybrid
Job Description
Assess, advise and provide a range of services aimed at maximising opportunities for personal independence within the community for people with various forms of disability. To develop service to a broad client group, using the specialist knowledge base of Occupational Therapy.
The position is based in Peterhead in a small and supportive team of Occupational Therapists and assistants. Returners to practice can be supported and please contact Claire Reid to discuss.
Applications are welcome from those looking to work part time as well as full time or flexible working. We are currently working under a hybrid model of office based and home based working.
There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.
This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.
This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
Fixed term for a period not exceeding 31/12/2023
Informal enquiries to Claire Reid - 01467 536512
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