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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.
**Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an occupational therapist to work in the West Lothian Mental Health Occupational Therapy Service based at St John’s Hospital. This post will be based within a 9 month rotation covering acute admissions, Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit, and a Rehabilitation unit. The post holder will work with a multi-disciplinary colleagues and will contribute to the assessment and treatment of individuals referred to Occupational Therapy focussing on the occupational, functional and cognitive needs of this specific client group.
Candidates must have a keen interest in Mental Health and evidenced based practice. The service is committed to supervision, staff development and student education. Successful candidates will be operationally and professionally managed with the Occupational Therapy Service.
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.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Morag Cameron Occupational Therapy ManagerSt John’s Hospital, West Lothian Tel 01506 585054