Specialist Forensic Occupational Therapist - SG

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Specialist Forensic Occupational Therapist to join NHS Scotland in Edinburgh. The role involves independent management of a caseload, delivering Occupational Therapy for adults with learning disabilities in a forensic setting. Candidates will support MDT goals and provide clinical supervision, contributing to a stimulating work environment with opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Experience in Occupational Therapy for Adults with Learning Disabilities.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Experience in a forensic inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and evaluation of Occupational Therapy.
• Support clinical delivery of MDT treatment goals.
• Deliver clinical supervision and support service management.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Forensic Occupational Therapist - SG, Edinburgh

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bf98f361819e

Job Views: 3

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician to join our continually developing service. The successful candidate should demonstrate independent management of a caseload, providing assessment, treatment, and evaluation of Occupational Therapy for Adults with a Learning Disability in a forensic inpatient setting. Key skills include excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and organizational skills.

This role supports the clinical delivery of MDT treatment goals, as well as the rehabilitation and risk management of adults with learning disabilities and offending behavior.

Service delivery is based on the Model of Human Occupation and adheres to relevant legislation and evidence. The post involves working collaboratively with service users and partner agencies to enable personal outcomes.

The successful candidate will deliver clinical supervision and support the development, management, and safe operation of the Learning Disability Occupational Therapy Service.

We offer a challenging and stimulating work environment with opportunities for personal development, peer review, and supervision.

Additional Information:

For informal inquiries, please contact Fiona Vaughan, Occupational Therapy Team Lead, Lynebank Hospital at 01383 565223.

Note: Due to legislative changes effective from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If classified as a 'regulated role', appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For details, please visit the official government website.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to verify the right to work in the UK. Applicants from outside the UK or Ireland must confirm their eligibility to work. NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all sections of society. We support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and make reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals.