Occupational Therapist - 4 Positions Available (Full Time & Part Time) - Access & Rehabilitation

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £21.99 - £24.50

Post 1 - 35 Hours per Week
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.

Post 2 - 35 Hours per Week
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start October 2025.

Post 3 & 4 - 17.5 Hours per Week
Days and Hours of Work:
Working days to be confirmed, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start October 2025.

You will be asked to indicate which post(s) you would like to be considered for when you complete the application form.

The Community Occupational Therapy team forms part of East Lothian Rehabilitation Service (ELRS), an integrated service within East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership. The ELRS service comprises Phyisotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Community Care Workers and Assistant Practitioners across 3 cluster bases.

Community Occupational Therapists play a crucial role in assessment of and planning intervention to support people in reaching their goals. This may include rehabilitation, treatment planning, assessment for small equipment and minor adaptations and when required longer term intervention assessing for major adaptations and equipment. The service has a major adaptations team which supports design and progression of major adaptations to owner occupied properties. The service provides a mix of short term crisis work and longer term complex cases.

The opportunity has arisen for 2 full time and 2 part time Community Occupational Therapists to join our forward thinking, dynamic and team. Located in one of the cluster bases (East Lothian Community Hospital, John Muir House or Musselburgh Primary Care Centre), our service is committed to developing effective and efficient ways of enabling people affected by disability to achieve their personal outcomes.

2 full time and 1 part time post holders will work with a mix of short term crisis work and longer term complex cases in the cluster teams. This allows you a variety of case work and helps balance the workload.

1 part time post is with the Major Adaptations Team and will involve longer term working with those who have complex needs to support design and progression of major adaptations to property.

It would be advantageous to have a broad range of knowledge, however training can and will be provided where required. We have a wonderful supportive team and work closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, community care workers and telecare team.

You must hold an Occupational Therapy Diploma or Degree Qualification to apply and be registered the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.

Job Details

To provide a responsive and needs led Occupational Therapy service, ensuring appropriate services are provided to meet clients' needs in accordance with the Council’s statutory obligations and department policies and procedures.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to Dip/BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy.
Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council.

Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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