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Role Overview
This is an exciting time to join the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership as we embark on a new journey developing community rehabilitation services, including our bed‑based rehabilitation services within our community hospitals. We are looking for an experienced occupational therapist to join our friendly, hardworking and dynamic intermediate care multi‑disciplinary team.
Our bed‑based intermediate care services are based in Ellens Glen Community Hospital and Finaly House Community Hospital. The service specialises in Complex Geriatric Assessment, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning. As a specialist occupational therapist joining the team you will work closely with members of the Multi‑disciplinary Team to complete specialist occupational therapy assessments, set person‑centred goals with patients and their families, and implement rehabilitation programmes.
You will be supported to develop both your clinical and leadership skills and have opportunities to lead service improvement projects.
If you are flexible, enthusiastic, innovative and thrive when working as part of a team we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: As this post is part‑time, the salary will be pro‑rata.
For more information on the service and role please contact Claire.Holmes@nhs.scot
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