Specialist Occupational Therapist - B6 - GH

TN United Kingdom; Haddington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their Community Therapy team. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, allowing for a flexible work schedule across 7 days. You will be responsible for providing specialist assessments, treatment, and management for a diverse range of patients while supervising and training junior staff. This position is ideal for someone passionate about enhancing patient care and developing training programs for professionals. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and equality in the workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialist assessments and treatment for diverse patients.
• Ability to supervise and train junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide comprehensive assessments and treatment for patients.
• Supervise and train occupational therapy staff and students.

Skills

Comprehensive Specialist Assessments

Diagnosis and Treatment

Onward Referral Management

Supervision of Staff

Training Program Development

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

PVG Scheme Membership

Job description

Specialist Occupational Therapist - B6 - GH, Haddington

Location: Haddington, United Kingdom

Client: NHS Scotland

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c4a856580208

Job Views: 6

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent, by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.

Please note: We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Please submit your application early.

This role requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a member for the relevant regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before employment begins.

The post is based within our Community Therapy team in East Lothian, enhancing our Unscheduled Care pathways of D2A and POA throughout the week, including weekend coverage.

Hours will be scheduled on a rota across 7 days, with no more than 5 days worked in a week. Both full-time and part-time hours are available, with salary prorated accordingly.

Responsibilities include independently providing comprehensive specialist assessments, diagnosis, treatment, appropriate management, onward referral, and discharge for a diverse range of patients.

You will supervise occupational therapists, assistant practitioners, clinical support workers, and occupational therapy students.

You will develop and deliver training programs for professionals and carers to educate them on therapy processes and interventions related to patients' medical and social needs.

If you have questions after reviewing the detailed role description and person specification, please contact Alison Buchanan at 01620 642920.