222914 Specialist Occupational Therapist (GH)

NHS Lothian; Haddington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Haddington is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist. This role involves providing comprehensive assessments and treatments while supervising junior staff and developing training programs. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in patient management and a commitment to promoting equality within the workforce. Membership in the PVG Scheme is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable ability to develop and implement comprehensive treatment programs.
• Experience in supervising junior staff and developing training for professionals.
• Membership in the PVG Scheme or application required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment to a complex patient group.
• Supervise staff and develop training programs for therapy understanding.
• Ensure legal right to work in the UK is demonstrated.

Job description

222914 Specialist Occupational Therapist (GH), Haddington

Location:

Haddington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

The role involves independently providing comprehensive specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, referral, and discharge services to a complex patient group.

The post holder will supervise occupational therapists, assistants, support workers, and students, and develop training programs for professionals and carers to enhance understanding of therapy processes and patient management.

Please note: Due to high interest, the vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received. We encourage early application submission.

We support disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence by making reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process.

This position requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not a current PVG member for the relevant group, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland before starting.

Applicants must demonstrate legal right to work in the UK. Further details are available in the vacancy's additional information.