Occupational Therapist - North West Locality Office - 14407_1777902411

Occupational Therapist We are looking for Full Time Occupational Therapists to join the North West Community Occupational Therapy team. Are you an enthusiastic and motivated occupational therapist skilled in assessment and Care Management? Do you enjoy supporting people in the community and helping them find solutions to living safely and independently at home. You will undertake assessments and good conversations with people living in the community, working alongside Social Workers, Community Care Assistants and Health Professionals to promote a multi-disciplinary approach to living well at home. You will help promote and facilitate good manual handling practice, including risk assessment and providing care plans. You will also assess for, prescribe and review the provision of equipment, minor and major adaptations and supportive services in accordance with good practice and Council policies. Candidates must have a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. View Occupational Therapist job description View Occupational Therapist person specification