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 RoleWe are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking occupational therapist to join our Medicine of the Older Adult service.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of person-centred, high-quality rehabilitation for older adults within a well-established multidisciplinary team.The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of patients presenting with frailty, deconditioning, delirium and complex multi-morbidity.
You will undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and rehabilitation, delivering targeted, goal-oriented interventions to maximise independence and functional recovery.You will play a key role in supporting safe, effective and timely discharge in line with Discharge without Delay principles, working closely with patients, families and partners across health and social care.
The role requires strong clinical reasoning, risk assessment and decision-making skills within a fast-paced environment.This post offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills in frailty and rehabilitation, contribute to quality improvement activity, and support the ongoing development of pathways for older people within acute services.We are looking for an individual with experience in acute care or rehabilitation,



with a passion for improving outcomes for older adults.Please note this service will be operating a 7 day service therefore all postholders will participate in a 7 day working rota.In This Key Role, You WillResponsible for the Occupational Therapy triage, assessment and rehabilitation for a specialist caseloadAssess, plan, implement, evaluate and modify specialist treatment interventions to meet complex individual patient needsAssess patient capacity, gain informed consent and work within a public protection assurance frameworkAssessment and prescription of equipment to facilitate patients' independence and minimise riskProvide specialist education and advice to occupational therapy staff members, multi-disciplinary team and other agenciesProvide education and advice to patients, carers and members of the publicResponsible for induction, clinical training and practice education of Occupational Therapy students and other learnersWhat 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 OfferAs a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidaysGenerous NHS pension schemeAnnual incremental salary progressionPaid sick leave increasing with length of serviceNHS discounts and more.NHS 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.Please note, CVs will not be accepted.Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date.
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📌 Specialist Occupational Therapist- Medicine For The Older Adult (Santiago)
🏢 NHS Scotland
📍 Santiago