Independent Occupational Therapist & Educator (NHS)

Nhs Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St John's Hospital in Edinburgh is seeking an Allied Health Professional to provide a full service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge, working independently and alongside AHP support staff.

The post involves supervising AHP assistant practitioners, clinical support workers, and students, and educating carers in the therapy process and related interventions. Applications are welcomed from diverse backgrounds in NHS Scotland.

Responsibilities

• To act independently to provide a full comprehensive service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral and discharge to a range of patients referred to the service.
• To supervise AHP assistant practitioners, clinical support workers, and students.
• To educate carers and significant others in the understanding of both the therapy process and any intervention relating to the management of patients medical and social needs.

Job description

St John's Hospital in Edinburgh is seeking an Allied Health Professional to provide a full service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge, working independently and alongside AHP support staff.

The post involves supervising AHP assistant practitioners, clinical support workers, and students, and educating carers in the therapy process and related interventions. Applications are welcomed from diverse backgrounds in NHS Scotland.