Advanced Practitioner Childrens OccupationaL Therapy

NHS Scotland; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Band 7 Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist to join the Children’s Occupational Therapy Service in Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute. The post involves delivering highly specialist assessments and interventions for children and young people, with leadership in professional practice across the service.

You will provide supervision and guidance to the team, influence service development, and work collaboratively with partners across health, education and social care

Qualifications

• Must hold HCPC registration and have at least five years post-qualification experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel across Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay to support service delivery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly specialist assessment and intervention for children and young people.
• Provide professional guidance, supervision and support to the Children’s Occupational Therapy team.
• Lead professional practice development and contribute to service improvement.
• Collaborate with health, education and social care colleagues in a rural setting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical expertise

Education

HCPC registration

Five years post-qualification experience

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

[e-mail]

Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

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