Astley Ainslie Hospital

NHS Lothian are excited to be recruiting an Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner based at Astley Ainsley Hospital, Edinburgh.

To undertake the role of an advanced occupational therapy practitioner (AOTP) in vocational rehabilitation within East Lothian Rehabilitation Service utilising high levels of autonomous decision making and clinical judgment, ensuring that patient health needs are met through the diagnosis and the management of highly complex patient conditions including assessment, treatment, and review planning processes in partnership with patients and families.

Providing highly specialist advice to healthcare professionals, other agencies, carers, clients and relatives within the area of practice. The AOTP role encompasses that of expert clinician, educator, and leader.

Taking key role in leading and developing the team within the service to improve practice and work collaboratively, implementing and evaluating evide...