Job Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for a registered Occupational Therapist to join the Band 5 rotation within the Occupational Therapy services at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.

Rotation Details

This varied and interesting rotation provides experience within acute services for a period of 6 months in the following clinical teams:

• VHK - Stroke and Critical Care (including ICU)
• Orthopaedics (elective and trauma, including the National Treatment Centre)
• Surgical
• Acute Medicine
• Medicine of the Elderly
• Palliative Care

Required Skills

You should possess skills in assessing and treating patients' physical, cognitive, psychological, and environmental needs, demonstrating a sound knowledge of the occupational therapy process.

Support and Development

We welcome applications from newly qualified therapists, offering a positive experience in managing your own caseload and participating in multi-agency working. We are committed to supporting evidence-based practice with opportunities to engage in quality improvement activities.

Requirements

This position requires participation in weekend working. The Occupational Therapy service promotes continuing professional development through regular supervision, TURAS, an in-service programme, and training.

Travel Requirements

You must have the ability to travel throughout Fife in a timely manner as required. There may be opportunities for the role to extend to other NHS localities.

Commuting

Fife has good public transport links and is easily commutable from the central belt, including Edinburgh, with car share and active travel options available.

Contact Information

For informal enquiries, please contact Marianne McLeod, OT at 01592 643355 ext 20013 or Hazel Bell, OT at ext 21711, or the OT Office at 01592 648182 ext 28182.

Work Eligibility

To work in the UK, individuals must demonstrate relevant permission granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Candidates should confirm their entitlement to work in the UK before applying.

Sponsorship Possibility

For specific posts, it may be possible to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa if eligible.

Inclusivity and Support

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies, fully supporting disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment practices.