Occupational Therapy Support Worker

an exciting opportunity to join NHS Tayside An opportunity has arisen to join the Occupational Therapy Team in General Adult Psychiatry Inpatient Services across Tayside, providing input to the Acute Adult Admission ward. We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Support Worker to join our existing team of qualified Occupational Therapists and Support Workers on a fixed term contract. Applicants should have experience of working within a health or social care setting and experience within a mental health setting is desirable. It is essential that applicants are committed to developing skills in providing a range of valued interventions and group work, aimed at maximising Occupation Performance of individuals. The GAP Inpatient Occupational Therapy Service provides regular formal and informal supervision, actively supports development through the knowledge and skills framework, and promotes innovative practice. Applicants must possess good communication skills, be able to work as part of a team and be able to demonstrate the ability to deal with challenging situations. Perth and Kinross Integration Joint Board recently agreed the preferred option for future General Adult Psychiatry and Learning Disability in-patient services. The General Adult Psychiatry acute admission in-patient ward currently provided from the Moredun Ward in Murray Royal Hospital in Perth will relocate to a refurbished ward in the Carseview Centre in Dundee. For more information please visit NHS Tayside is a Values Based Organisation and is both passionate about and committed to the values of NHS Scotland which are: * Dignity and Respect * Openness, Honest and Responsibility * Quality and Teamwork * Care and Compassion We have a structured staff review system and offer professional support through our clinical networks. We are committed to regular in-service training and personal and professional development. You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week. Hours are negotiable from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8am & 8pm. Informal enquiries to: Senior Nurse, Donna Robertson - 01738 562271 NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.