Occupational Therapist

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.

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 is based in Viewmount, Stonehaven, but covers the Kincardine and Mearns area.

Driving Licence and access to a car is essential due to the rural environment

Informal enquiries to Sarah Robertson 01467 530608

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Requirements

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.

This post has a minimum requirement of 2 references one of which must be your current or most recent employer.