Job Advert
Fixed term for one year
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***
Fixed Term, full-time vacancy:
West Lothian CAMHS Team based at St John’s Hospital, Livingston and Willowgrove House, Livingston
The post holder will work within a multi disciplinary team but alongside other Occupational Therapists. The post holder will provide input into the West Lothian CAMHS Tier 4 and Tier 3 Services. S/he will deliver a range of individual and group interventions utilising Occupational Therapy and generic mental health assessment and treatment skills.
It is expected that the successful applicants will have experience working in CAMHS or can demonstrate the ability to transfer existing skills and experience to this field. Training and supervision will be provided to enable successful applicants to develop their skills in this specialist area.
CAMH services are changing to meet increasing referrals and changing needs and the post holder can expect to be part of developments and continuous improvement.
Applications are invited from experienced Occupational Therapists wishing to work with children and young people in a busy service who have excellent assessment, care planning and communication skills.
Informal enquiry welcomed
Sarah Burke
Team Lead for Occupational Therapy, West Lothian CAMHS.
sarah.burke@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
01506 523785