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Full and Part Time Hours Available.
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**
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership
Band 5 Accommodation
Firrhill and St Stephens’ court
Band 6 Occupational Therapist 1.4 posts
Permanent
Salary Scale: £28,050 - £37,010 per Annum Pro Rata
An exciting opportunity has arisen for occupational therapists with post qualification experience of working in mental health and/or physical health to work in the adult mental health, intensive community rehabilitation service.
The post holders will work with OT colleagues within multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, providing a service to individuals within grade 5 accommodation. They will contribute to the assessment and treatment of individuals referred to the team, focussing on the occupational, functional and cognitive needs of the people supported.
The successful candidates will be enthusiastic about rehabilitation, evidence based practice and quality improvement. They will be motivated to help shape and deliver this new service and work in partnership with others, not least the individuals in receipt of their care.
The number of permanent hours available is 52.5 candidates are invited to indicate the number of hours and shift patterns that best suit their personal circumstances.
The service is committed to supervision, staff development and student education.
Informal enquiries are expected and welcomed by:
Katie Ewart
Specialist Occupational Therapist
07976 973200
or
Lynn Ritchie
Lead Occupational Therapist,
Tel: 0131 536 9469