247806 Specialist Occupational Therapist

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.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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.

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.

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.

Mental Health Nurses & OTs Join Our New ND Assessment Team (East Lothian)

East Lothian is launching a brandnew Adult Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service and we’re building a dynamic, fastmoving team to bring waiting times back to 12 weeks.

We’re looking for Mental Health Nurses and Occupational Therapists who want to make a real, immediate difference for autistic adults and adults with ADHD.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a new team from day one

Help redesign how ND assessments are delivered

Use AI tools to cut admin and focus on clinical work

Work at pace, with a clear mission and huge local impact

Supportive MDT, flexible working, opportunities to specialise

What You’ll Do

Lead structured ND assessments

Work closely with a small, motivated MDT

Provide clear, compassionate feedback

Shape pathways and bring fresh ideas

Directly reduce waits for the ND community

Who We’re Looking For

RMNs or OTs with interest/experience in neurodiversity

Energetic, curious, and up for building something new

Great communicators who thrive in fast-paced work

Committed to personcentred, traumainformed practice

Make a difference. Shape a new service. Join a team that’s ready to get things done.

Get in touch for an informal chat with Jamie Morris, Team Manager East Lothian ND Service on jamie.morris@nhs.scot or apply via JobTrain

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