Overview
225819 - Specialist Occupational Therapist at NHS Lothian.
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 carers and significant others in the understanding of both the therapy process and any intervention relating to the management of patients medical and social needs.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, see the job description and person specification. If you have questions, please contact Emma Barnes, Occupational Health Service Lead on 07720946606 or by email emma.barnes5@nhs.scot.
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 apply at an early stage.
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.
To work in the United Kingdom, you must have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this, and what your responsibilities include, can be found in the vacancy information.
This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting.
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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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