Occupational Therapy Technician – Independent Living Centre Full Time

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The main purpose of the Occupational Therapy (OT) Technician role is to support the logistics of providing OT equipment across the Shetland Islands.  This will include selection of appropriate equipment to meet identified need, delivery and installation, ensuring the equipment is suitable based on skilled observation of the environment and recipient.  Also, to maintain and repair a wide range of equipment to maximise stock availability, as well as collection, cleaning and recycling of equipment upon its return to the service, ensuring all infection control policies are applied, and COSHH guidelines adhered to.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information –

www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is H
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,397 per annum (pro rata)
• Temporary Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year 
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Independent Living Centre, Lerwick, Shetland 

For further details relating to this post, please contact:  Lorna Willis – Team Leader on 01595 744319 or email [email protected]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you’ll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland’s impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here