NHSL 209049 Specialist Occupational Therapist (LMD)

There is 1 full time Band 6 fixed term position available. Fixed Term for 6 months.

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership / record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and / or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our progressive and expanding AHP team within Midlothian Community Hospital and Highbank Intermediate Care Facility.

This post is within an AHP team that provides the inpatient care to the rehabilitation beds within Midlothian Community Hospital and Highbank Intermediate Care Facility.

You will be able to demonstrate a keen interest in using your clinical skills to support older people to reach their rehabilitation goals. You will have significant previous inpatient experience and it is essential that you enjoy working as part of a cohesive and supportive team.

In this post, you will be expected to provide a comprehensive specialist service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment / appropriate management, onward referral, and discharge for a complex range of patients referred to the service.

Experience of staff supervision / management would be beneficial. There will be an expectation to participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, in-service training, and evidence-based practice. You will have the opportunity to undertake the clinical supervision and appraisals of more junior staff, as well as contribute to the supervision and development of undergraduate / pre-reg students. You will be asked to deputize for the team lead in meetings related to the specialist clinical area when appropriate.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills / experience are being looked for, please contact Lynda Nattress at 0131 454 1069 or [email protected].

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