Occupational Therapist – SBO07491 Full Time

Job Details

Grade: 9A

Hourly Rate: £20.92 – £22.59

Salary: £38,180.42 – £41,228.16 pro per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours

Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

Please note the closing date of this post has been extended until 18th October 2023

Role Purpose

To work as an Occupational Therapist undertaking a range of occupational therapy services including assessment and care management of service users’ needs.

To work within the legislative, policies and procedures framework.

To provide and maintain high standards of professional practice in Occupational Therapy in accordance with Health and Social Care policy and priorities set by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council.

Essential

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered with HCPC

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to TL Abigail Adumatta at [email protected]

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.