251768 (EPPP) Occupational Therapists

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.

Overview

Do you have a passion for rehabilitation and supporting people to maximise their independence, health, and wellbeing? If so, we have an exciting range of opportunities for dynamic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Assistant Practitioners within Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership.

We are looking for adaptable, collaborative, and motivated individuals to help strengthen and shape our community rehabilitation services. These roles offer the opportunity to contribute to service development and innovation as we continue to evolve future models of care.

Our Community Rehabilitation Service is currently undergoing a period of redesign to further enhance service delivery and improve patient outcomes. As a result, some aspects of these roles may develop over time in line with service priorities.

These posts provide excellent opportunities to develop rehabilitation skills with a wide range of people with a range of abilities and conditions, while gaining valuable experience in problem solving, quality improvement, collaborative working, and service development.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen and shape community rehabilitation services through collaboration and innovation.
• Work flexibly across community locations to ensure efficient use of time and responsive patient centred care delivery.
• Contribute to a 7 day working pattern including weekends as part of a rota system, currently once every 6 weeks.
• Provide rehabilitation support to people with a wide range of abilities and conditions.
• Participate in the redesign and continuous improvement of service delivery.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership/record for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult).
• For regulated roles, a satisfactory record with Disclosure Scotland is required before beginning post.
• Experience in occupational therapy / physiotherapy / assistant practitioner as applicable.

Benefits

• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Access to a range of training and development opportunities relevant to the role.

Contact

Please contact Karen Grey Clinical Service Manager, Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership.

Legal/Conditions

To work in the United Kingdom, individuals must demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Imigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to check and the applicant’s responsibilities can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check 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: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

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.