247756 Specialist Occupational Therapist (AP)

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.

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.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the multiprofessional Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team based in Bonnyrigg Heath Centre.

Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

About the Role:

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in developing our Dementia and Mental Health Services to improve patient outcomes and experiences. You will be expected to assess the functional impact of both physical and mental health. Work in partnership with colleagues, as part of the multi-disciplinary team to manage a caseload, using evidence-based principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in the community

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team passionate about and dementia and mental health.
• Lead and influence service development within a dynamic department.
• Access excellent professional development and CPD opportunities

What We're Looking For:

• A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.
• Experience working with Older Adults, ideally with a focus on dementia care and/or Mental Health.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to support team members and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and service development.

Informal enquiries welcomed by

Nichola Duffy: Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead: Nichola.Duffy@nhs.scot

Charlotte Mills: Team Lead for Older People’s Mental Health Team: charlotte.mills3@nhs.scot

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.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.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool.

For posts that require PVG:

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.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

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.

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.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the multiprofessional Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team based in Bonnyrigg Heath Centre.

Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

About the Role:

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in developing our Dementia and Mental Health Services to improve patient outcomes and experiences. You will be expected to assess the functional impact of both physical and mental health. Work in partnership with colleagues, as part of the multi-disciplinary team to manage a caseload, using evidence-based principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in the community

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team passionate about and dementia and mental health.
• Lead and influence service development within a dynamic department.
• Access excellent professional development and CPD opportunities

What We're Looking For:

• A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.
• Experience working with Older Adults, ideally with a focus on dementia care and/or Mental Health.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to support team members and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and service development.

Informal enquiries welcomed by

Nichola Duffy: Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead: Nichola.Duffy@nhs.scot

Charlotte Mills: Team Lead for Older People’s Mental Health Team: charlotte.mills3@nhs.scot

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.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.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool.

For posts that require PVG:

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.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.