205270 - Specialist Occupational Therapist (AJM)

NHS National Services Scotland; Lothian (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive assessments and treatments for a diverse patient population while supervising and training a team of professionals. The organization is committed to equality and diversity, ensuring that all employees feel respected and valued. With a focus on professional development and support for all staff, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes both employee well-being and exceptional service delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and PVG Scheme membership.
• Experience in assessment, diagnosis, and patient management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and treatment for patients referred to the service.
• Supervise and train occupational therapy staff and students.

Skills

Assessment and Diagnosis

Occupational Therapy Supervision

Training Program Development

Patient Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

PVG Scheme Membership

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.

Role:

To act independently to provide a full comprehensive specialist service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral and discharge to a complex range of patients referred to the service.

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

To develop and deliver training programmes for a wide range of professionals and carers to educate them in the understanding of both the therapy process and any intervention relating to the management of patients' medical and social needs.

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 (i.e., child and/or adult), then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Angela Bryce on 0131 537 1290 or email [e-mail].

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

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024, but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part-time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37-hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.