Occupational Therapist - Duns

Job Details

Grade: 9A

Salary: £40,485.94 - £43,734.43 pro rata, per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours

Role Purpose

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist is now available within the Adult Social Work and practice team based in Duns, Berwickshire, part of the Scottish Borders Health and Social Care partnership.

Applicants must have excellent communication skills, experience of partnership working, assessment and maximising independent living skills. A working knowledge of rehabilitation, moving and handling, housing solutions, equipment and adaptations would be desirable.

We are a small, supportive, friendly, forward-thinking team. You will have access to regular supervision both within the team and from the Professional Lead Occupational Therapist. In addition to this, there is regular Peer support and CPD opportunities with Occupational Therapy colleagues across the Scottish Borders.

The Team is made up of Social Workers, Nurse care managers, Occupational Therapists and Para-professionals. We provide a Social Work and Occupational Therapy service for the local communities of Duns, Eyemouth and the surrounding areas.

Essential

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered with HCPC

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquries

Informal enquiries may be made to Claire Cameron on 01361 886 103

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.