250625 (MG) Specialist Occupational Therapist

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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Location East Neighbourhood Office, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4DS - North Edinburgh Older People’s CMHT Responsibilities 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. Supervise occupational therapists, assistant practitioners, clinical support workers and occupational therapy students. 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. Qualifications PVG Scheme membership/record for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult). If not a current PVG member, an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before beginning in post. Please note: This post is part-time, and the salary will be pro‑rata.

The legal requirement to demonstrate suitability to work in the United Kingdom must be satisfied. Contact Jennifer.simpson8@nhs.scot for further information. #J-18808-Ljbffr