Band 6 Occupational Therapist — Acute Medicine (Edinburgh)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service in Scotland is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist for a full-time, permanent position in Acute Medicine at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Successful candidates will join a dynamic team responsible for patient assessments and discharge planning in a busy acute medical environment. Strong communication and organizational skills along with clinical experience are essential. The role requires flexibility and a commitment to weekend working, offering professional development opportunities within a supportive team.

Benefits

Formal supervision

Development opportunities

Peer support from experienced team

Qualifications

• Clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist within an acute or rehabilitation setting.
• Experience providing clinical or nonclinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support timely assessment of patients for discharge pathways.
• Provide follow-up for patients transferred to other clinical areas.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Team player

Job description

A regional healthcare service in Scotland is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist for a full-time, permanent position in Acute Medicine at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Successful candidates will join a dynamic team responsible for patient assessments and discharge planning in a busy acute medical environment. Strong communication and organizational skills along with clinical experience are essential. The role requires flexibility and a commitment to weekend working, offering professional development opportunities within a supportive team.