NHS Ayrshire & Arran
251785 (EPPP) Specialist Occupational Therapist
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About the Role
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to give their best. Therefore, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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Job Opportunities: Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Assistant Practitioner
Are you passionate about rehabilitation? Do you want to support individuals in maximising their independence, health, and wellbeing?
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) is seeking adaptable, collaborative, and motivated professionals to contribute to community rehabilitation services in Edinburgh.
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Key Responsibilities & Opportunities
- Dynamic Role: Opportunity to help shape and strengthen community-based rehabilitation within an evolving care model.
- Service Development: Contribute to the redesign of current rehabilitation services to improve patient outcomes.
- Community-Based Practice: Flexible work required across community locations to deliver patient-centred care.
- Generally once every 6 weeks, some working shifts include weekends (7-day coverage).
- Diverse Patient Experience: Work with individuals of varying abilities and conditions, enhancing:
- Rehabilitation skills
- Problem-solving and quality improvement
- Collaborative workforce and service development
- Site Flexibility: Hosted initially at Astley Ainslie Hospital, but may move as part of service redesign.
Support & Development
- Personal and Professional Growth: EHSCP offers training opportunities tailored to your role.
- Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing development in your field.
Key Requirements & Legal Considerations
- PVG Scheme Membership (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) is a mandatory requirement for this role. Summary: If not already part of the PVG Scheme (either Child or Adult groups), you must apply for a Disclosure Scotland check ahead of commencement to begin the role.
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🔹 Important Update: Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, the application process for PVG checks may change. ➡️ If declared a "regulated role", you will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Further confirmation will be shared by the hiring manager or recruitment team.
For details: Disclosure Scotland's NVQ Changes
Working in the UK
- Demonstrative legal right to work in the UK (via UK Home Office clearance) is required for all applicants.
Important Note
We anticipate significant interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once applications surpass our requirements. Apply promptly.
Support for Candidates
We fully support disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence by providing reasonable adjustments within our recruitment process.
Contact for Queries: Karen Gray 📧 Karen.gray5@nhs.scot 📞 Clinical Service Manager, Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership
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