Independent Occupational Therapist — Lead, Teach & Assess

NHS Lothian; Livingston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian’s occupational therapy team at St John's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to provide a full, independent service of assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a range of patients.

You will supervise AHP assistant practitioners and students, contribute to training, and educate carers about therapy processes. This permanent post is 36 hours per week with PVG checks and UK Right to Work obligations.

Qualifications

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 contribute in the development and delivery of training programmes for a wide range of professionals and carers.
• 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

NHS Lothian’s occupational therapy team at St John's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to provide a full, independent service of assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a range of patients.

You will supervise AHP assistant practitioners and students, contribute to training, and educate carers about therapy processes. This permanent post is 36 hours per week with PVG checks and UK Right to Work obligations.