About The OrganisationHere at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.The RoleAre you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting older adults to achieve what matters most to them? If so, we would love to hear from you.We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy team within Medicine for the Older Adult at University Hospital Monklands. Working alongside a progressive, forward-thinking and highly supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to older adults with complex needs.You will provide assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients presenting with conditions such as frailty, falls, cognitive impairment, delirium, dementia and multi-morbidity. You will support patients to maximise independence, promote recovery and achieve safe,



timely discharge from hospital whilst working to discharge without delay principles.The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and Occupational Therapy skills, including functional assessment, rehabilitation, risk management, equipment provision and complex discharge planning. You will be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a compassionate, person-centred approach to care.As a team, we are committed to continuous improvement, innovation and professional development. Based within the acute hospital, we work collaboratively with community and social care services and value the contribution of every team member in improving outcomes and experiences for older adults and their carers. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your specialist skills within a supportive multidisciplinary environment dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care.In This Key Role, You WillManage own specialist caseload, using evidence-based practice and person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in both hospital and community settings.Provide day to day supervision for occupational therapy staff,



support staff and studentsProvide specialist clinical intervention and consultation to occupational therapy staff and other disciplinesDuties may vary depending on the care group / clinical specialty / assigned area of workWhat You'll BringRegistered Occupational Therapist with valid HCPC RegistrationEducated to and operating at Degree LevelPost graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.What We OfferAnnual Leave - 35 days including public holidaysGenerous NHS pension schemeAnnual incremental salary progressionPaid sick leave increasing with length of serviceNHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings.For informal discussion, please contact Tracy Stark, [email protected] you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected]#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Specialist Occupational Therapist - Medicine For Older Adult (Santiago)
🏢 NHS Ayrshire & Arran
📍 Santiago