KMc Specialist Occupational Therapist

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.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and innovative Community Mental Health Team based in Dalkeith, Midlothian, within walking distance from Dalkeith Country Park.

The post is based within the only integrated Recovery Hub in Lothian, promoting a “no wrong door” ethos and offering truly collaborative working alongside health, social care, and third‑sector partners to support recovery‑focused Community Mental Health, Justice and Substance Use Services.

This is a unique chance to develop your career within a specialist service supporting individuals whose mental health is impacted to rebuild meaningful, fulfilling lives.

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist within the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), you will play a key role in supporting individuals experiencing complex and enduring mental health needs that impact on daily functioning, independence, and engagement in meaningful occupation. This is a rewarding and varied role where your specialist occupational therapy skills will directly contribute to recovery‑focused and person‑centred care.

• Be part of a passionate and supportive Occupational Therapy and multidisciplinary team dedicated to recovery‑focused mental health care, where the unique contribution of Occupational Therapy is valued.
• Gain valuable experience in a specialist area that is dynamic, complex, and highly impactful.
• Have opportunities to shape and influence service development as the role and service evolve.
• Receive support, supervision, and a structured induction within a team of Occupational Therapists.
• Access excellent opportunities for professional and leadership development.

• A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.
• Passionate about working in mental health services.
• Committed to recovery‑focused, person‑centred care.
• Motivated to learn, develop, and contribute to a growing service.
• Current PVG Scheme membership for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult). If not a current member, an application to Disclosure Scotland must be made and deemed satisfactory before beginning in post.

We fully support disabled candidates, candidates with long‑term conditions, and neurodivergent candidates by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.