Bonnyrigg Health Centre
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the multi-professional Older Peoples Mental Health Team based in Bonnyrigg Heath Centre.
About the Role:
As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the development our Dementia and Mental Health Services to improve patient outcomes and experiences. You will be expected to assess the functional impact of both physical and mental health. Work in partnership with colleagues, as part of the multi-disciplinary team to manage a caseload, using evidence-based principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in the community
Why Join Us?
· Be part of a collaborative, supportive team passionate about the clinical areas of dementia and mental health.
· Lead and influence service development within a dynamic department.
· Access excellent professional development and CPD opportunities
What We're Looking For:
· A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.
· Interest or experience working with Older Adults, ideally with a focus on dementia care and/or Mental Health.
· Commitment to patient-centred care and service development.
Informal enquiries welcomed by Nichola Duffy: Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead:
Charlotte Mills: Team Lead for Older Peoples Mental Health Team:
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.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
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