What are the responsibilities and job description for the 245747 Specialist Occupational Therapist (KMc) position at NHS Lothian?
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.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.
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.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own.
This is an exciting time to join the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership as we embark on a new journey developing community rehabilitation services, including our bed based rehabilitation services within our community hospitals. We are looking for an experienced occupational therapist to join our friendly, hardworking and dynamic intermediate care multi-disciplinary team.
Our bed-based intermediate care services are based in Ellens Glen Community Hospital and Finaly House Community Hospital. The service specialises in Complex Geriatric Assessment, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning. As a specialist occupational therapist joining the team you will work closely with members of the Multi-disciplinary team to complete specialist Occupational therapy assessments, set person centred goals with people and their families and implement rehabilitation programmes.
You will be supported to develop both your clinical and leadership skills and have opportunities to lead service improvement projects.
If you are flexible, enthusiastic, innovative and thrive when working as part of a team we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
For more information on the service and role please contact
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.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.
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.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own.
- Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
- Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
- Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.
This is an exciting time to join the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership as we embark on a new journey developing community rehabilitation services, including our bed based rehabilitation services within our community hospitals. We are looking for an experienced occupational therapist to join our friendly, hardworking and dynamic intermediate care multi-disciplinary team.
Our bed-based intermediate care services are based in Ellens Glen Community Hospital and Finaly House Community Hospital. The service specialises in Complex Geriatric Assessment, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning. As a specialist occupational therapist joining the team you will work closely with members of the Multi-disciplinary team to complete specialist Occupational therapy assessments, set person centred goals with people and their families and implement rehabilitation programmes.
You will be supported to develop both your clinical and leadership skills and have opportunities to lead service improvement projects.
If you are flexible, enthusiastic, innovative and thrive when working as part of a team we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
For more information on the service and role please contact