Occupational Therapist - Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service

Occupational Therapist
Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service

Salary: £40,501 – £47,639
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks per year

The Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service is looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking occupational therapist to join our team for one year on a full-time temporary basis.

​We’re a friendly, collaborative service that's dedicated to advancing neurological and stroke rehabilitation. In this role, you'll utilise your clinical expertise to help individuals with neurological conditions to regain independence, improve their quality of life, and achieve their full potential.

​Why Choose Us?

​ECRSS is recognised as a sector leader, renowned for its innovative approaches and exceptional outcomes.

You'll work in a highly supportive environment alongside passionate therapists and clinicians, skilled care and support workers, and key third-sector partners.

You'll experience the rewards of goal-orientated neurorehabilitation as you facilitate functional recovery and help service users regain their independence.

​We strive to integrate research and new therapeutic approaches into our practice. You'll have the autonomy to contribute ideas and actively shape the way we deliver neurorehabilitation to people in Edinburgh.

This role offers fixed hours, hybrid working opportunities, and a competitive salary.

​Key Requirements

​We're looking for someone who is passionate about neurorehabilitation and meets the following criteria:

• ​Has a degree or diploma in occupational therapy and is registered with the HCPC.
• ​Possesses a strong clinical background in neurological rehabilitation, with a robust working knowledge of neurological conditions.
• ​Demonstrates familiarity with national guidelines, legislation, and policies governing stroke and neurological care.
• ​Thrives in a dynamic environment that encourages creative problem-solving and clinical reasoning.
• ​Displays excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build meaningful relationships with service users, families, and colleagues.

• ​Acts as a proactive team player who values knowledge-sharing, collaborative goal setting and a sense of fun.

  How to Apply & Contact Information

• ​If you're eager to advance your career within a supportive, progressive environment, we'd like to hear from you.
• ​For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a site visit to our centre, please contact: Jac Pentland (Senior Occupational Therapist) at [email protected]

• This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. 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. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

• We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. 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. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

• Find out more about our commitment to equalities

• As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

• 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.

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EXPERIENCE

Essential

Assessing and providing occupational therapy intervention to adults who have neurological conditions.

Establishing, facilitating and reviewing rehabilitation plans.

Multidisciplinary working

Desirable

Experience of working with adults who have had a stroke.

Experience of supporting adults living with other long-term conditions.

Experience of working 1:1 and in group formats

Experience of working in a community team

Experience of Manual Handling Techniques

Experience providing guidance and support to care and support workers/assistants

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential

Knowledge of current practice guidelines, legislation and policy relating to stroke.

Good working knowledge of how neurological conditions can affect individuals.

Computer literate in email, internet use, word processing

Good communication skills.

Ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable

Knowledge of systems used within Health and Social Care, City of Edinburgh Council

Knowledge of how digital technology can facilitate and support independent living.

Knowledge of applying supported self-management strategies.

Knowledge about how to evaluate new therapeutic approaches and integrate evidence-based research into practice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential

Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Essential

Recognises and works within professional boundaries

Ability to gather and/or analyse complex information and make assessment/ recommendation

An ability to keep and maintain accurate electronic records of work.

A willingness to learn and a commitment to continuous professional development

Desirable

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