179940 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist Learning Disabilities

You will be able to articulate and demonstrate Occupational Therapies unique and valued contribution to the Learning Disability MDT service through strong leadership you will be able to contribute to the development of a high quality, evidenced based occupational Therapy service.
We are a small, friendly, innovative and enthusiastic team and currently lead on a number of service improvement projects. The role of Occupational therapy within this team is highly valued.
We can offer you:-
the opportunity for learning and development opportunities tailored to your individual needs
to lead on specific projects and contribute to national working groups and local delivery plans
Time to lead and contribute to wider service improvements
Regular supervision and support structures
Team CPD
Opportunity for Hybrid/Flexible working- to support work/life balance
Consideration for full time/part time hours if preferred.
Potential secondment opportunity( with appropriate approvals)
A time to informally speak with us on TEAMs to help you explore this post further.
Potential Band 6 to 7 development opportunity
In addition to spectacular countryside and outdoor pursuits, Dumfries and Galloway offers you beautiful and affordable housing, schools which perform consistently well in national rankings and easy and convenient commutes for a more relaxed quality of life. Many of our staff have been drawn to the region by the exceptional career opportunities, plus the improved work life balance and focus on family life are also great attractions. The region offers all the advantages of life in local towns with friendly and safe neighbourhoods and good quality facilities on your doorstep. In addition, the main city centres are within reach if on occasion you want a little more., ~ If you are a member of staff please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
~ Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all our hospital sites.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational therapist to join our Learning Disability team., Please ensure the vacancy salary meets the minimum salary required for sponsorship. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.