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OverviewTo act independently to provide a full comprehensive service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral and discharge to a range of patients referred to the service.To supervise AHP assistant practitioners, clinical support workers, and students.To contribute in the development and delivery of training programmes for a wide range of professionals and carers. To educate carers and significant others in the understanding of both the therapy process and any intervention relating to the management of patients medical and social needs.ResponsibilitiesTo act independently to provide a full comprehensive service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral and discharge to a range of patients referred to the service.To supervise AHP assistant practitioners, clinical support workers, and students.To contribute in the development and delivery of training programmes for a wide range of professionals and carers; educate carers and significant others in the understanding of both the therapy process and any intervention relating to the management of patients medical and social needs.RequirementsFor further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, please refer to the job description and person specification.If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Irene Davidson, Senior Occupational Therapist, at 01506 524131 or by email at [email protected] note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please complete and submit your application at an early stage.We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate that you have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this, and your responsibilities, can be found in the vacancy information.This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting in post.NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.Employment detailsLocation and other role-specific details are described in the official job description and person specification. J-18808-Ljbffr