Occupational Therapist Specialist

4 weeks ago


Haddington, East Lothian, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time
Job Title: Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS Scotland is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, and we will make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Job Summary:

  • To provide a comprehensive specialist service to patients with complex needs, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning.
  • To supervise and mentor occupational therapists, assistant practitioners, and students to ensure high-quality care and professional development.
  • To design and deliver training programs for healthcare professionals and carers to enhance their understanding of occupational therapy and patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing expert assessment and treatment to patients with complex needs.
  • Supervising and mentoring a team of occupational therapists to ensure high-quality care and professional development.
  • Designing and delivering training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals and carers.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Strong clinical expertise and knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Ability to design and deliver training programs to diverse audiences.

Working Arrangements:

This is a part-time position, and the salary will be pro-rata. You may be required to work additional hours on a temporary basis to support the transition to the new working week.

NHS Scotland is committed to reducing its full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro-rata for part-time staff.



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