Overview
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.
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 Immigration Service.
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 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. Any change to the current requirement will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.
Job Responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Occupational Therapy team within the Adult Learning Disabilities Service. We are a specialist Occupational Therapy Team working across Edinburgh and West Lothian, committed to improving the quality of life and outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications from enthusiastic, motivated and hard‑working individuals to join our team who are committed to developing themselves, staff and the Occupational Therapy service.
The primary base/location for this post will be within our West Lothian CLDT; Occupational Therapists based within the Learning Disabilities Teams (CLDTs) provide assessment and intervention for adults with a Learning Disability, whose complex needs mean they cannot access mainstream services.
The caseloads can include patients with communication difficulties, dementia, mental health needs, Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities, autism, and behaviours which can be seen as challenging.
Assessment and intervention is diverse and varied, allowing OT’s to develop a wide range of specialist skills. This includes standardised OT assessment (AMPS and MOHO assessments) and assessments informed by complimentary theoretical frameworks (Sensory Integration, Positive Behaviour Support). Intervention promotes occupational performance and can include skills and engagement, equipment and adaptation, training and support for patients, care staff teams and families.
OT’s will work closely with MDT colleagues, including Social work, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Dietetics, Psychology and Psychiatry to provide effective joined‑up assessment and intervention. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential. This post will initially work with two of our Community Learning Disabilities Teams, North‑West Edinburgh and one other, to be confirmed.
Qualifications
Professional supervision, training and development are integral to the service. You must have a Degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist. We welcome applicants who have skills that can be transferred into Learning Disabilities and you will be supported to develop to the required level in this speciality.
As this post is part‑time, the salary will be pro‑rata.
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