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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.
Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist – Learning Disabilities Inpatient & Mental Health Intensive Support and Treatment Teams
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Learning Disabilities Occupational Therapy Team. This post will be split between two teams, 2 ½ days within our Inpatient Learning Disabilities Service and 2 days with our Mental Health Intensive Support and Treatment (MHIST) Team. Our inpatient wards support adults with a Learning Disability who require assessment and treatment in relation to Mental Health, Forensic or Behavioural Support needs. MHIST provides insensitive support within the community to prevent hospital admission.
Both teams well-established multidisciplinary teams and you will have opportunity to develop your skills in clinical decision-making, risk management, and prioritisation of needs. In addition, strong Occupational Therapy leadership will provide ongoing profession-specific support to enable you to deliver a high-quality and person-centred occupational therapy service.
The successful candidate will have relevant experience working as an Occupational Therapist within mental health, learning disabilities or children’s & families services; possess excellent communication and decision-making skills and have a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working. You will be an enthusiastic team player who is able to motivate others as well as working using your own initiative. You will thrive in a busy and fast-paced environment and be a passionate advocate for the value of occupational therapy as a crucial element of the individual’s recovery journey.
Regular clinical and professional supervision are valued and prioritised within the service and the successful candidate will be supported to take up a range of training and professional development opportunities. A passion for quality improvement and innovative practice is welcomed and is actively supported through our quality improvement team.
Informal enquiries are encouraged – please contact Rachel Fleming, Learning Disabilities Head Occupational Therapist, on 0131 446 4471 or email Rachel.Fleming@nhs.scot