228582 Occupational Therapist (AP)

NHS Lothian; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join its Adult Learning Disabilities Service. This role involves providing assessment and intervention for adults with Learning Disabilities, collaborating with team members, and promoting occupational performance through tailored interventions. Applicants must have an Occupational Therapy degree and be HCPC registered. The position supports professional development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in working with adults with Learning Disabilities.
• Ability to apply diverse assessment approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for adults with a Learning Disability.
• Collaborate with band 6 Occupational Therapists.
• Promote occupational performance through various interventions.

Skills

Assessment and intervention

Collaboration with team members

Standardised OT assessments

Promoting occupational performance

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

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. NHS Lothian Learning Disabilities Service welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Band 5 Occupational Therapist

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Occupational Therapy service within the Adult Learning Disabilities Service. We welcome applications from enthusiastic, motivated and hard-working individuals to join our team who are committed to developing themselves, staff and the service within Learning Disabilities.

This post is based with our Community Learning Disabilities Teams (CLDTs). The successful candidates will work with the band 6 Occupational Therapists based within the CLDT to provide assessment and intervention for adults with a Learning Disability, whose complex needs mean they cannot access mainstream services. The caseloads can include, patients with communication difficulties, dementia, mental health needs, Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities, autism, and behaviours which can be seen as challenging.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for adults with a Learning Disability within the CLDT framework, supporting individuals with complex needs to access appropriate services.
• Collaborate with band 6 Occupational Therapists and other team members to deliver care plans and interventions.
• Apply diverse assessment approaches, including standardised OT assessments (e.g., Model of Human Occupation, Canadian Model) and assessments informed by frameworks such as Sensory Integration and Positive Behaviour Support.
• Promote occupational performance through interventions that may include skills and engagement, equipment and adaptation, and training and support for patients, care staff teams and families.

Professional Development and Qualifications

• Professional supervision, training and development are integral to the service.
• You must have a Degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.
• Applicants with transferable skills to Learning Disabilities will be supported to develop to the required level in this speciality.

How to Apply and Additional Information

For further information or if you have any questions please contact Rachel Fleming on 0131 446 4471 or email [e-mail].

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please submit your application at an early stage.

Equality, Diversity and Reasonable Adjustments

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.

Work Eligibility and PVG

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a 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.

Role Details and Further Information

For information on role specifics and required skills/experience, click the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If you have any questions after reading this information, please contact Rachel Fleming on 0131 446 4471 or at [e-mail].