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Occupational Therapist (Band 5) The Orchard Clinic
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join the medium secure Forensic Mental Health service based at the Orchard Clinic, Royal Edinburgh Hospital. Working with adults with complex forensic mental health needs in an in-patient setting you will contribute to assessment, occupational formulation, positive risk taking and rehabilitation to support the individual through the medium secure forensic pathway. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will have opportunities to develop your skills in clinical decision-making, group work and prioritising needs. Occupational Therapy leadership is embedded in the team, providing ongoing profession-specific support to enable you to deliver a high-quality and person-centred occupational therapy service.
As a successful applicant you will possess excellent communication skills and have a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working. You will be an enthusiastic team player who is able to motivate others as well as working using your own initiative. You will be a passionate advocate for the value of occupational therapy as a crucial element of recovery.
You will receive regular clinical and professional supervision and will be supported to take up a range of training and professional development opportunities. A passion for quality improvement and innovative practice is welcomed and is actively supported through our quality improvement team.
Informal enquiries are encouraged – please contact Linda Walker, Head Occupational Therapist, on 0131 537 5481 or email linda.walker@nhs.scot
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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.
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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.
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Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
