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Recruitment

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Occupational Therapist Stroke & Neurology
Salary : £ 46,244 - £ 53,789 per annum plus Distant Island Allowance £ 1,279 per annum Contract : Permanent – Full Time The post is eligible for relocation expenses
Do you have a passion for remote and rural healthcare ? Are you keen to escape from life ’ s treadmill and embrace a healthier work life balance ? If you answered ‘ yes ,’ NHS Western Isles has the perfect opportunity for you . This is an exciting chance to join our Occupational Therapy team , where you will become part of the NHS Western Isles family and will have the chance to develop your skills and confidence within a supportive team , with the remote island location providing a very special extra sense of reward . Working as part of the Stroke Multi-disciplinary Team and other local and mainland neurology colleagues , an OT service is provided for people with stroke and other acquired and progressive neurological conditions across the Western Isles . You will work directly with patients who have a range of difficulties impacting on occupational performance . Conditions seen includes stroke , multiple sclerosis , Parkinson ’ s disease , functional neurological disorders , and neurosurgical conditions e . g ., traumatic brain injury , spinal cord injury . People are seen in the hospital , out-patient clinics and in their home and community environment . You will require a current full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for which allowances will be payable . We offer the support of a professional and well-established integrated team of Occupational Therapy staff who work across the Western Isles with links to a national network of Occupational Therapists working in Primary Care across Scotland . Also known as the Outer Hebrides , the Western Isles are steeped in history and culture , with stunning landscapes , spectacular coastlines , a strong sense of community and identity , and renowned Hebridean hospitality . For those with young families , the Western Isles also offer a safe place to live , a high-quality education system , with low levels of crime . This post is eligible for relocation expenses . If you feel you are the right person for this post , please contact Sonja Smit , Occupational Therapy Services Manager by e-mail sonja . smit1 @ nhs . scot or Jenny Hill , OT Team Lead & Rheumatology and Hand Condition OT by email jenny . hill @ nhs . scot for an informal discussion . All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website : apply . jobs . scot . nhs . uk , along with a job description . If you have any further queries , please contact Tel : 01851 762027 . Closing Date : 31 May 2024 .
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Are you an experienced & highly skilled Case Manager or OT looking for an exciting new challenge ?
W H Y W O R K F O R U S ?
We are an inclusive , award-nominated , family-run business with over 35 years of experience . We offer flexible working hours , bespoke training , dedicated support & excellent rates of pay .
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Ten years post-qualification ROT or RGN experience specialising in brain injury , spinal cord injury , injury at birth and / or multi-trauma & orthopaedic injuries . Excellent report writing & communication skills with a keen eye for detail .
S e n d y o u r c v t o : r e c r u i t m e n t @ j j a l t d . c o . u k w w w . j a n e j a m e s a n d a s s o c i a t e s . c o . u k
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TIME TO BLOOM ?

Jacqueline Webb & Co . have been producing the highest-quality care cost reports for personal injury and clinical negligence claims since 1985 . Experience tells us that Occupational Therapists often make great care experts .
Would you be interested in a self-employed role that offers :
The chance to use your occupational therapy skills to make a truly meaningful difference to the lives of catastrophically injured people .
Generous financial reward for your expertise . Flexible hours and a steady flow of work to fit around your existing clinical work and home commitments . Free industry-leading training and support , including initial 1:1 mentoring and access to a full information library and bespoke time saving tools .
LET YOUR CAREER BLOSSom WITH J WEBB
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