Specialist Occupational Therapist - B6 - GH

NHS Scotland; Haddington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking dedicated professionals to join their Community Therapy team in East Lothian. This role offers the opportunity to enhance Unscheduled Care pathways while providing comprehensive assessments and treatments for a diverse range of patients. With both full-time and part-time hours available, you will supervise a team of occupational therapists and support staff, ensuring high-quality care and training. This position is perfect for those passionate about patient management and staff development, contributing to a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing comprehensive assessments and treatments.
• Ability to supervise and train junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist assessments and manage a diverse patient caseload.
• Supervise and train occupational therapy staff and students.

Skills

Specialist assessment

Diagnosis and treatment

Patient management

Training program development

Supervision of staff

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

PVG Scheme membership

Job description

Equality and Diversity Commitment

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome 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 policy and practices.

Important Notice

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 ensure you complete and submit your application early.

Employment Requirements

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting in the role.

Job Location and Responsibilities

This position is based within our Community Therapy team in East Lothian. It will enhance our current Unscheduled Care pathways of D2A and POA throughout the week, including weekend therapy cover.

Hours will be scheduled using a rota pattern across 7 days, with no more than 5 days worked within a 7-day period.

Full-time and Part-time hours are available.

Role Overview

• Provide independent, comprehensive specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral, and discharge for a complex range of patients.
• Supervise occupational therapists, assistant practitioners, clinical support workers, and occupational therapy students.
• Develop and deliver training programs for professionals and carers to educate them about the therapy process and management of patients' medical and social needs.

Additional Information

Note: Part-time hours will be considered, with salary pro-rated accordingly.

For more details about the role, including required skills and experience, please refer to the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the screen. For questions, contact Alison Buchanan at 01620 642920.