EPPP Occupational Therapists

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.

This post requires the post holder to have a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership or 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 than is currently the case.

If the post is assessed as a regulated role, your appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme.

We are looking for dynamic and forward‑thinking Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Assistant Practitioners to support rehabilitation and help people maximise their independence, health, and wellbeing. The post is hosted at Astley Ainslie Hospital but may subject to change as part of a redesign. You will be expected to work flexibly across community locations, contributing to efficient use of time and responsive patient‑centred care delivery.

There may be a requirement to contribute to a seven‑day working pattern, including weekends, as part of a rota system, currently once every six weeks.

• Provide rehabilitation support to people with a range of abilities and conditions.
• Gain experience in problem‑solving, quality improvement, collaborative working, and service development.
• Contribute to service development and innovation as the Community Rehabilitation Service redesigns to enhance delivery and improve patient outcomes.

When joining the Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership you can expect a commitment to your personal and professional development and access to a range of training and development opportunities relevant to your role.

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.