Advertised location: Melrose
Advertised salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Employment type: Fixed-term
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
• Compassion • Kindness • Integrity • Teamwork • Excellence
Fixed Term post for 1 Year
36 Hours
Acute /Community settings
Occupational Therapy
Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist

This post provides an exciting opportunity for an innovative, enthusiastic therapist to join the OT service across acute and community settings of NHS Borders as a band 5 Occupational Therapist.

The position will enable the post holder to rotate through various clinical settings including orthopaedics, acute medicine, stroke, community hospitals, Children & Young People’s Service and community settings.

Placement experience in providing occupational therapy to orthopaedics, department of medicine, medical children & Young people and community patient groups is advantageous.

The post will involve working closely with a variety of multi-disciplinary teams to assess/treat service users with the aim of maximising independence and facilitating prompt discharge where appropriate.

Opportunities for personal development (CPD) are encouraged with regular in-service training programme, as well as frequent supervision.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the link at the bottom of the screen to the job description. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact either: Fiona Murray OT Team Lead for Acute service on 07779030943 or Maxine Elliot OT Team Lead for Community service 07747757417.

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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