Job Title: 222914 Specialist Occupational Therapist (GH), Edinburgh
Client:
NHS Scotland
Location:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
8d240691b144
Job Views:
5
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
Job Description:
The position is based at East Lothian Community Hospital.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
The role involves independently providing comprehensive specialist services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral, and discharge to a complex range of patients referred to the service.
The successful candidate will supervise occupational therapists, assistant practitioners, clinical support workers, and occupational therapy students.
Additionally, the role includes developing and delivering training programs for professionals and carers to educate them about the therapy process and interventions related to patients' medical and social needs.
Note: We anticipate high interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Please submit your application early.
We support disabled candidates, and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence, by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment practices.
For more details on the role and required skills/experience, please refer to the job description and person specification links at the bottom of the screen. For questions, contact Suzanne Walker at 01620642741 or via email.
This position requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a member, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before employment.
Legal work in the UK requires demonstrating relevant permission to work, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information is available in the vacancy details.
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