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.
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.
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.
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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.
Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join the Children’s Wheelchair & Seating Service’s therapist team at the SMART (Southeast Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology) Centre, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh. The SMART Centre (www.smart.scot.nhs.uk) provides highly specialised clinical rehabilitation technology services across the southeast of Scotland.
The post holder will provide patient-focused assessment and prescription of manual and powered wheelchairs and postural supports utilising specialist levels of decision making and clinical judgement to maximise function and independence with appropriate pressure relief and management. Knowledge of wheelchairs and seating would be an advantage, but training will be provided if required.
The post holder will provide advice, education and training to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, external healthcare professionals, other agencies, carers, clients and relatives. The post holder will participate in quality management and improvement activities within the service.
This is a permanent position 14.8 hours per week over 2 days
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Emma Purdie WSS Children’s Advanced Practitioner, 0131 537 9446 emma.purdie@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or Catherine Robertson, WSS Therapist Team Lead, 0131 537 9474, catherine.robertson@nhslothian.scot.nhs.u

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