Occupational Therapist
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | September 29, 2024 |
Category |
Health Care / Medical
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Job Type |
Contract
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Currency | UGX |
Description
About the job
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Occupational Therapist at Biggart Hospital.
What You Will Do
- The provision of Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for individuals in Ayrshire & Arran, addressing needs within the physical, psychological, environmental, cognitive, perceptual, sensory, social, self-care, domestic, communication and community living aspects of function.
- The planning, development and management of services which aim to enable individuals to achieve their maximum potential in relation to occupational performance. This approach will support the facilitation of safe and successful discharges from hospital, prevention of admission to hospital and/or enabling an individual to remain within their community environment.
- You will be well supported through well-established robust supervision structures and processes’ and have the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of health, social work colleagues and colleagues from a range of voluntary organisations.
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Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
- Awareness of quality improvement methodology
- Ability to adapt leadership and communication approaches to achieve optimal outcomes
- Ability to clinically reason and develop treatment which meets service user outcomes
- Ability to collaborate and positively influence teams
- Ability to innovate
- Experience of utilising outcome measures
- It is essential you have a Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy with current registration with HCPC.
Hours
37 per week
Hours are worked Monday to Friday, flexible working/full or part time considered.
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership
UK Car licence is essential to this role.
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