250517 (PP) Specialist Occupational Therapist

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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Roving Team Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Fixed term contract until end Dec 2026 – Full (36 hr) and part‑time hours considered. An exciting opportunity has become available within the Roving Team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE), and we are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and hard‑working band 6 to join our team. The Roving Team is a service unique to RIE, operating Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with participation in the existing RIE weekend rota (working one weekend in eight).

The team delivers a flexible Occupational Therapy service across RIE, responding rapidly to clinical areas experiencing the highest demand. Our primary aim is to support and maintain efficient patient flow throughout the hospital. The Roving Team typically focuses on high‑priority patients with an anticipated discharge within 24–48 hours, although this may vary depending on site pressures.

The team can work in any clinical area within RIE that has an established OT service, resulting in a highly varied caseload. Responsibilities • Perform comprehensive assessment and discharge planning for high‑priority patients. • Articulate decision‑making clearly, demonstrating strong clinical reasoning skills. • Communicate effectively, including confidence in managing challenging conversations. • Manage time and caseloads efficiently, prioritising across multiple teams and the hospital at large, with the flexibility to reprioritise several times in a single day. • Provide supervision to staff and students, contributing to ongoing service development and maintaining a positive, supportive team environment. Qualifications • Broad range of clinical experience with strong core OT skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple caseloads. • Positive outlook, willingness to shape and support the team, and ability to work variably across clinical areas.

Benefits & Supports • Formal and informal supervision. • Support for CPD and promotion of innovative practice. • Reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates, those with long‑term conditions or who are neuro‑divergent. This post requires the holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the applicant is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, the appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. To work in the United Kingdom, individuals must demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country.

This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information can be found in the relevant legal guidance. For further discussion or clarification, please contact: Jennifer Lumsden – Team Lead OT – 0131 242 1287 Jennifer.Lumsden@nhs.scot #J-18808-Ljbffr