Advanced Practitioner Childrens OccupationaL Therapy

NHS Highland; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking an experienced Band 7 Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist to join the Children’s Occupational Therapy Service based in Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute.

The role covers Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay, with responsibility for highly specialist assessments, leadership in professional practice, supervision, and service development in a rural multi‑agency setting. HCPC registration and 5+ years post‑qualification experience are required.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist with current registration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for multi‑agency work.
• Minimum of five years post‑qualification experience in occupational therapy.
• Ability to lead, supervise, and support colleagues in a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly specialist assessment and intervention for children and young people.
• Provide professional guidance, supervision, and support to the Children’s OT team.
• Lead service development and support implementation of best practice.
• Travel across Mid Argyll, Kintyre, Islay and wider Argyll and Bute as required.

Skills

HCPC registration

Communication skills

Team leadership

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

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.

Band 7 Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist (base negotiable within Argyll and Bute HSCP) Children’s Services (Argyll and Bute)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist to join the Children’s Occupational Therapy Service based in Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, covering Mid Argyll, Kintyre, and Islay.

The Advanced Practitioner will play a key role within the service, providing advanced clinical expertise alongside leadership in professional practice.

This post works in close collaboration with the Team Leader, who retains overall operational oversight of the service.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering highly specialist assessment and intervention for children and young people.

In addition, you will provide professional guidance, supervision, and support to members of the Children’s Occupational Therapy team. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will contribute to service development, support the implementation of best practice, and help maintain high standards of clinical care across the team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, confident, and motivated individual with the experience and skills to influence service delivery within a dynamic and evolving multi-agency environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across health, education, and social care in a unique rural setting, supporting children, young people, and their families across Mid Argyll, Kintyre, and Islay.

Applicants must hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and demonstrate a minimum of five years’ relevant post‑qualification experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a busy multidisciplinary team.

The role will involve traveling across Mid Argyll, Kintyre, and Islay, as well as wider areas of Argyll and Bute where required.

The ability to travel efficiently is therefore essential to meet service delivery requirements.

In return, we offer regular supervision, access to training and development opportunities, and the chance to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment across Argyll and Bute.

This post requires PVG Scheme membership for working with children. A full UK driving licence, and the ability to travel across the locality, is essential due to the rural nature of the service.

For further information on the role and required skills and experience, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For informal enquiries, please contact

Julie Henderson Lead Professional Occupational Therapy - Argyll & Bute

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Lorna Davies Children's AHP Early Intervention and Prevention Lead

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .