Specialist Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Post Title: Occupational Therapist
Fixed Term for 12 months
To Provide an efficient and effective, community based, Occupational Therapy service to children and young people on their personal caseload, in the most appropriate
home, clinic, nursery, school either virtually or in person. This will necessitate working closely and collaboratively with the child/young person, parents/carers, and colleagues from within the umbrella of Health and Social Care within Highland Council. Please APPLY ONLINE .
The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.
As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Degree in Occupational Therapy or Degree Equivalent Diploma, dependent on when trained with 5 years, post graduate experience, working in a variety of settings - 3 of those years working at senior level.
Means to travel efficiently and effectively between various locations within Highland when required, to meet the operation requirements of the service.
UK driving License
As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.
Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.