Independent Community OT – Intensive Home Treatment Lead

NHS Lothian; Haddington; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is advertising a Community Occupational Therapist role based at East Lothian Community Hospital. The post operates within the ELCH Intensive Home Treatment Team (IHTT) and involves independent assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge planning for a complex patient group.

The post includes supervision of OT staff and students, with responsibility for education and training programmes for carers and professionals. PVG clearance is required before starting.

Qualifications

• PVG clearance is required before start.
• Act independently to provide a full specialist service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge.
• Supervise occupational therapists, assistant practitioners and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive specialist OT assessment, diagnosis and treatment for complex patients.
• Supervise and develop the practice of the team (OTs, assistants, students).
• Develop and deliver training programmes for professionals and carers.

Job description

NHS Lothian is advertising a Community Occupational Therapist role based at East Lothian Community Hospital. The post operates within the ELCH Intensive Home Treatment Team (IHTT) and involves independent assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge planning for a complex patient group.

The post includes supervision of OT staff and students, with responsibility for education and training programmes for carers and professionals. PVG clearance is required before starting.