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.
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own.
- Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
- Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
- Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.
Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.
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.
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.
Two Posts Available: North East Edinburgh (1) and North West Edinburgh (1)
Are you passionate about supporting people to live meaningful, independent lives? Would you like to be part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team making a real difference within community mental health services?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Community Mental Health Occupational Therapy Team as an Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker. We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and caring individuals who are committed to person-centred care and promoting recovery through meaningful occupation.
Working alongside experienced Occupational Therapists and the wider Community Mental Health Team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of occupational therapy interventions, implementing therapeutic programmes, and helping individuals develop the skills and confidence needed to maximise their independence and wellbeing.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- A genuine interest in mental health and recovery-focused practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive and proactive approach to teamwork.
- The ability to build effective relationships with service users, carers, colleagues, and community partners.
- A willingness to learn, develop new skills, and embrace opportunities for professional growth.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working directly with people, values collaborative working, and is passionate about helping individuals achieve their personal goals and improve their quality of life.
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.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Lynne.Mckenzie@nhs.scot or Claire.Bryniak@nhs.scot for more information.
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