Overview
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.
Lead Occupational Therapist/ Team Lead Nursing Community Rehabilitation Team Mental Health. The HSCP has undergone a significant management re-structure which has aligned the delivery into service areas. We recognise the need to provide our teams with additional leadership support and management capacity. This is an exciting time for the service as it continues to take forward a range of improvements designed to provide better outcomes for people and create a positive place to work. The Team Lead Occupational Therapist/ Team Lead Nursing for Community Rehabilitation will provide a pivotal role in ensuring that we are able to deliver the ambitions we have and that teams are well supported in their roles.
Responsibilities
* Provide leadership, professional support and supervision to staff in Community Rehabilitation services.
* Lead multiagency teams with mental health expertise in line with governance and assurance mechanisms of the HSCP.
* Demonstrate the ability to make complex, contentious decisions and communicate them effectively and sensitively, managing any conflict that may arise.
* Support delivery of improvements aimed at better outcomes and a positive work environment.
Qualifications
* You must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse or a Registered Occupational Therapist with the necessary mental health experience and skills to lead multiagency teams.
* Considerable experience in providing leadership, professional support and supervision to staff.
* Sound understanding of the principles and practice that promote independence and choice.
* Experience in governance and assurance mechanisms within the HSCP is desirable.
Legal and Equal Opportunity
There is a legal requirement to demonstrate permission to work in the United Kingdom. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. The post may require PVG Scheme membership/record; if not currently a PVG member for the required regulatory group, an application to Disclosure Scotland may be needed before taking up post. This post may undergo changes in criminal records checks due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, including potential involvement in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Application and Contacts
For more information on the role, skills and experience being looked for, please refer to the job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Bryce at katie.bryce@edinburgh.gov.uk
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