An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS Fife Occupational Therapy Service for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy support worker to work within the Acute Stroke Occupational Therapy team. This team also supports critical care and, whilst this post is based in the acute stroke ward at the Victoria Hospital, part of your role will be to support OT activity into critical care. The post requires an ability to travel throughout Fife for the delivery of equipment or follow up visits.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Occupational Therapy team in the delivery of a range of client‑centered interventions focused on a return to independence in activities of daily living to promote discharge from hospital.
- Support OT activity within the acute stroke ward and critical care settings.
- Carry out allocated tasks independently, effectively and to a high standard.
- Travel throughout Fife to deliver equipment and conduct follow‑up visits.
Qualifications
- Previous experience of working with patients with a range of conditions and complex needs is desirable.
- SVQ level 3 certificate in health/social care, or evidence of working towards one, is essential.
- Good communication skills and a flexible approach.
Benefits & Support
- Opportunities to participate in relevant education and development programmes.
- Regular supervision will be provided.
- Flexible working and family‑friendly policies.
- Full support for disabled candidates and those with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent through reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes.
Contact Information
- Informal Enquiries: Kirsty Hazelwood/Alice Fernie OTs on 01592 648182 ext 21187 or OT Manager Lorna Brocklesby 01592 648182 ext 21646
Equal Opportunity Statement
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