Occupational Therapist

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high-performing workplaces for generations, and we continue to evolve with innovative, practical solutions that make a real difference. At the heart of our story are our people. We bring together like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving workplace health and wellbeing and delivering meaningful support to the organisations we work with across the UK. When you join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you become part of something bigger. We invest in our people through structured induction, ongoing training and tailored career development, helping you build the skills and experience to grow your career. Together, we live our values: One Team, Doing the Right Thing, Shaping Tomorrow, Never Too Big to Care.

Role Summary

Due to significant business growth, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is based in Scotland to join our nationwide team, to work within a specific geographical area to work on a hybrid basis. This is an autonomous role, requiring you to conduct assessments in a clinic or workplace setting to advise on return to work. Travelling will be within your working hours, with the expectation of travelling to one location per day. When you are not travelling, you will be home based, completing admin tasks, telephone assessments and report writing. The role of an Occupational Therapist within Occupational Health is to carry out objective capability assessments to assist management with resolving complex cases. Employees may present with physical, cognitive, mental health, learning difficulties or neurodiverse conditions. You will carry out a telephone assessment, and where required, a face-to-face assessment, then write an evidenced based report with recommendations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To use clinical expertise to advise on functional capacity, job demands, ergonomics and rehabilitation programmes for employees with complex health problems or disabilities.
• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own workload.
• To provide expert advice/consultancy on OT issues/products within the organisation and to customers.
• To contribute to the development of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Occupational Therapy Service both within the region and nationally.
• Work with employees with complex health problems in a variety of work settings and across contracts.
• Organisational level ergonomic consultancy and training.
• Product development and training of other health professionals within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required for the Role

• Minimum of 2 years Occupational Therapist experience
• Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.
• Eligible for membership of British Association of Occupational Therapists.
• BSc in Occupational Therapy or higher
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree, functional capacity evaluation, workplace ergonomics, objective / standardised evaluation.
• A knowledge of clinical governance and risk management.
• Strong organisational and planning ability with proven track record of being able to manage workload.
• Willingness to travel to different work locations within a defined regional area within your working day (up to 2 hours).

What Can We Offer You?

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Volunteer Days
• YuLife Employee Benefits Platform
• Save As You Earn Scheme
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Flu Vaccination Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Clinical Training Academy
• Paid CPD Days
• Professional Registration Fees Paid
• RAVE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Right to Request Flexible Working From Day 1