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Job reference: 013836
Salary: Band 5 (£24,670 - £30,742)
Job closing date: 20/01/2020
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: NHS Lothian
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 13/01/2020
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
Department: The Works

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NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the team at The Works.  This is an evidence-based service, using MOHO and the Individual Placement and Support () model to help individuals with complex mental health conditions gain and retain employment.  This is a band 5 position; it is permanent and full time. Not sure if this is for you? Read on to find out if this is a perfect job match.

This job could be ideal for you…if you are persistent, a good listener and would enjoy being out and about speaking with employers on a daily basis, finding out about their businesses and matching this with your clients’ skills and abilities. 

This job would be a nightmare for you …if you don’t fancy chatting with a vast array of employers and you’re not up for the possibility of rejection.

You could excel in this post…if you are passionate about employment for people with mental health conditions, are positive and hopeful in your approach and would love to help individuals get their dream job.

You might not be suited to this job… if you would not like to specialise in Vocational rehab and would prefer to be using your OT skills to support people with all aspects of their daily life.

You would love this job…if you’re a fan of Lothian buses and enjoy meeting people in their local community.

 You would hate this job…if you like being in one place

We believe in the right job for the right person at the right time.  If you think this could be the right job for you but you’re still not sure, we would expect and welcome you contacting us.

Jo Paterson or Lynn Ritchie on 0131 536 9469 to find out more.

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