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213279 (MG) Band 6 Home First Occupational Therapist, Livingston
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Location:
Livingston, United Kingdom
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Other
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Yes
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Posted:
24.04.2025
Expiry Date:
08.06.2025
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Job Description:
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.
Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
Team: Home First - Discharge to Assess and Prevention of Admission Teams.
Location: Citywide.
Work Arrangement: Full time (37 hours). Permanent contract. Hybrid working.
Role Outline: We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and friendly team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the Discharge to Assess and Prevention of Admission teams, contributing to the facilitation of discharges, focusing on rehabilitation and ensuring intervention is provided at the right time and in the right place.
This is an exciting time to join the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership as we continue to develop our Home First approach.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct thorough assessments of patients in the community to support successful discharges from hospital and prevent unnecessary admissions.
* Implement rehabilitation strategies to promote independence and positive outcomes.
* Supervise junior staff members and students, fostering their growth and development.
* Engage in extensive training opportunities to refine your clinical skills.
* Take advantage of a structured supervision framework, attending regular 1:1 meetings.
* Develop leadership skills and contribute to the team's success by being a part of quality improvement projects.
Why Join Us: We are a supportive and friendly team that celebrates achievements and strongly promotes staff well-being. We offer a hybrid working environment, extensive learning opportunities, and a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients. If you are looking for a role where you can thrive, develop leadership skills, and be part of a team committed to positive change, we encourage you to reach out to discuss this exciting opportunity.
Please note:
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the City of Edinburgh Council.
We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work. We recognize the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds brings to us as an organization.
Please note: We anticipate high interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Ensure your application is submitted early.
We cannot accept late applications. The email address provided will be used for notifications. Please check your Junk and Spam inboxes as notifications may go there.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent, by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a member, an application to Disclosure Scotland will be needed and must be satisfactory before employment begins.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the role is classified as "regulated," joining the PVG Scheme will be necessary. Any changes to requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, visit: .
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