Rotational Occupational Therapist
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NHS Scotland is recruiting a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for a rotational post across Midlothian, including community hospital, Discharge to Assess, and rehabilitation teams. The role offers structured 9-month rotations, regular in-service training, CPD, and peer support. Applicants must be HCPC-registered or newly qualified, hold a UK driver licence, and be eligible to work in the UK.
- 9-month rotational programme across inpatient and community settings in Midlothian
- Open to newly qualified or established Band 5 HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists
- Regular in-service training, CPD, appraisal, and personal development provided
- UK driver licence and mobility around Midlothian are essential
- Applicants must have UK work permission; PVG scheme membership required
- High interest expected; vacancy may close early
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- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in driver, motorista, Occupational TherapistThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
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- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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- Place your strongest Rotational Occupational Therapist evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to NHS Scotland and the role in Not specified.
- Add concrete examples related to driver, motorista, Occupational Therapist, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
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- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Rotational Occupational Therapist role in driver, motorista?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
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- Nhs Scotland
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- Language Requirement:
- English
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- Full Time - 8 to 5
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- Job descriptions &
Requirements
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified HCPC registered Occupational Therapist or an already established Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is keen to develop their clinical
Knowledge and Skills
in a supportive environment.
Our broad range of 9 monthly rotations allow therapists time to learn and develop within each specialty; rotations include Midlothian Community Hospital, Discharge to Assess and the Midlothian Assessment and Rehabilitation Team.
The rotations operate across Midlothian including inpatient and community settings and all departments are committed to regular in-service training, peer group sessions, continuous professional development, appraisal and personal development
It is essential that you have a UK driver license and that you can be mobile around Midlothian.
Our attached person specification details which wider skills, experience, qualifications, values, and behaviours are essential within this role. Sharing with us, in your application, about how you have demonstrated these attributes in your work in the past and how this is relevant to this role will help us get to know you and your unique skills further.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
We love it when people contact us to discuss advertised posts. It allows you to find out more about us and the role and allows us to support you with your application process which we enjoy doing. Please do get in touch!
Anita Laing, Team Lead for Midlothian Assessment and Rehab Team, Midlothian:
Email: anita.laing@nhs.scot
Telephone: 07890 972295
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