Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join NHS Fife as an Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker in Edinburgh. This diverse role involves working with palliative and oncology client groups, promoting independent living, and requires strong communication and assessment skills. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in health or social care.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care in an OT or related environment required.
• Evidence of relevant training and experience equivalent to qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry an independent case load under supervision.
• Promote independent living skills and manage symptoms.
• Travel to deliver and fit equipment in patient homes.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Knowledge of Palliative Care

Assessment Skills

Education

HNC

SVQ Level 3

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Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker, Edinburgh

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Victoria Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the NHS Fife Acute Services Division, Occupational Therapy (OT) service. We are looking for an experienced Clinical Support Worker to work with the OT service in the Palliative Care Team.

As an OT Clinical Support Worker (CSW), Band 4, you will carry an independent case load, under supervision. Intervention is aimed at promoting independent living skills; successful use of symptom management techniques; and equipment provision and delivery.

The majority of OT interventions take place within the hospital and hospice, but you may also be required to visit patients' homes, e.g., to deliver and fit equipment. This requires the ability to travel throughout Fife.

This is a diverse, fast-paced role within a multidisciplinary team, involving various duties with palliative and oncology client groups. The role offers opportunities to work closely with Physiotherapy colleagues, sharing skills and roles as needed. You will require knowledge of palliative care, oncology, occupational therapy equipment, excellent communication and IT skills, and the ability to independently carry out assessments and treatments to a high standard.

A relevant HNC and/or SVQ Level 3 or evidence of working towards this qualification, or clear evidence of relevant training and experience equivalent to this, is essential. Extensive health or social care experience in an OT or related environment is required.

For informal enquiries, please contact Marianne McLeod, OT Palliative Team Lead, at 01592 643355 ext 20013, or Lorna Brocklesby, OT Manager, at ext 21646.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than currently required. If the role is assessed as a 'regulated role', your appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Any changes to the requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, visit: [Link]

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all employees are legally entitled to work in the UK. If you are not a UK or Irish National, you must confirm your right to work in your application. NHS Scotland is committed to diversity and equality, welcoming applications from all sections of society, including disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence, with reasonable adjustments made during recruitment.