249161 (LF) Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner

NHS Lothian are excited to be recruiting an Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner based at Astley Ainsley Hospital, Edinburgh.

To undertake the role of an advanced occupational therapy practitioner (AOTP) in vocational rehabilitation within East Lothian Rehabilitation Service utilising high levels of autonomous decision making and clinical judgment, ensuring that patient health needs are met through the diagnosis and the management of highly complex patient conditions including assessment, treatment, and review planning processes in partnership with patients and families.

Providing highly specialist advice to healthcare professionals, other agencies, carers, clients and relatives within the area of practice. The AOTP role encompasses that of expert clinician, educator, and leader.

Taking key role in leading and developing the team within the service to improve practice and work collaboratively, implementing and evaluating evidence-based standards, guidelines and policies.

To lead and be actively involved in quality improvement and research activity which will contribute to the development of the service

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.

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For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact emma.barnes5@nhs.scot

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