Post Diagnostic Link Occupational Therapist

Updated: June 13, 2024 07:01 AM GMT

NHS Scotland

Dundee

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join our Post Diagnostic Service (PDS) for dementia within Psychiatry of Old Age, Dundee.

The main responsibility for the successful applicant(s) will be to provide support, information and guidance to people with dementia and their carer’s/ relatives following their diagnosis of dementia. You will deliver a minimum of one year’s post diagnostic support to people newly diagnosed with dementia facilitating the Alzheimer Scotland 5 pillar model of support. The role involves supporting others by helping them to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being and to empower and... More Detail