AJ264108 Occupational Therapist
AJ264108 Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit to the occupational therapy service within HMP Grampian and are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Health Care team, working in partnership with the Scottish Prison Service.
This action 15 funded post was funded to improve direct access to mental health support to those residing in HMP Grampian. Based in the prison and working alongside the existing Band 7 Occupational Therapist and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide an occupational perspective to care planning and service delivery.
Through addressing occupational need, the occupational therapist will enable those residing in HMP Grampian to develop the essential skills to participate in their daily occupations, supporting health, wellbeing, desistence and community reintegration. The service is activity exploring how it can increase its contributions to the public health agenda and delegated project work supporting the development of universal and targeted offerings will therefore be a key component to this post.
Monthly formal Supervision, mentoring and appraisal as well as the training of students are integral to the service. You may be required to allocate and supervise work to a support worker.
The position requires a registered, experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who has experience working in mental health/ forensic settings (desirable) and has experience working with marginalised or socially excluded groups (desirable). The individual must be able to work autonomously and as part of a team in a complex environment and must be committed to occupation centred, evidence based practice. A full valid UK driving licence is essential.
There will be an expectation to provide services over 7 days, includingweekends, public holidays and extended hours, where required, to meet the need of services.
Interviews will be conducted in person. However, where exceptional circumstances make this impractical, alternative arrangements may be considered. If you are unable to attend in person, please contact us to discuss the options available.
Candidates shortlisted for interview are welcome to arrange an informal visit prior to the interview date.
Informal enquiries to: Lisa Jamieson, Occupational Therapist, HMP Grampian, 01779 485 728, [Confidential Information].
Please note that this post may close early due to the volume of applications received.
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 action 15 funded post was funded to improve direct access to mental health support to those residing in HMP Grampian. Based in the prison and working alongside the existing Band 7 Occupational Therapist and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide an occupational perspective to care planning and service delivery.
Through addressing occupational need, the occupational therapist will enable those residing in HMP Grampian to develop the essential skills to participate in their daily occupations, supporting health, wellbeing, desistence and community reintegration. The service is activity exploring how it can increase its contributions to the public health agenda and delegated project work supporting the development of universal and targeted offerings will therefore be a key component to this post.
Monthly formal Supervision, mentoring and appraisal as well as the training of students are integral to the service. You may be required to allocate and supervise work to a support worker.
The position requires a registered, experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who has experience working in mental health/ forensic settings (desirable) and has experience working with marginalised or socially excluded groups (desirable). The individual must be able to work autonomously and as part of a team in a complex environment and must be committed to occupation centred, evidence based practice. A full valid UK driving licence is essential.
There will be an expectation to provide services over 7 days, includingweekends, public holidays and extended hours, where required, to meet the need of services.
Interviews will be conducted in person. However, where exceptional circumstances make this impractical, alternative arrangements may be considered. If you are unable to attend in person, please contact us to discuss the options available.
Candidates shortlisted for interview are welcome to arrange an informal visit prior to the interview date.
Informal enquiries to: Lisa Jamieson, Occupational Therapist, HMP Grampian, 01779 485 728, [Confidential Information].
Please note that this post may close early due to the volume of applications received.
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.
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