Occupational Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Dundee is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their Community Mental Health Teams. The role involves providing leadership, delivering specialized interventions, and collaborating with a diverse range of professionals. Ideal candidates must be registered with HCPC and hold relevant qualifications. This position offers comprehensive support for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with HCPC is required.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams is advantageous.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Occupational Therapy team.
• Deliver specialized interventions in individual and group sessions.
• Collaborate with various professionals including Psychology and Nursing.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

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.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full-time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

An excellent opportunity has become available for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Community Mental Health Teams. This position will be based at Community Mental Health Team East, located at the Alloway Centre, with the potential for relocation to other areas of our community-based services in response to service developments and future needs.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide leadership to the wider Occupational Therapy team at Community Mental Health Team East and deliver specialised interventions through both individual and group sessions. The appointed individual will receive comprehensive support from our experienced Leadership Team, aimed at fostering service development and enhancing the professional growth of the Occupational Therapy team.

This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a diverse range of professionals, including Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Peer Support, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Dietetics. Additionally, engagement with partners from local voluntary organisations, advocacy services, employment agencies, and care provider organisations will be an integral part of your practice.

Applicants must be currently registered with the HCPC and possess a diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy. Our commitment to ongoing supervision and professional development will support your growth and success in this specialist role.

Informal enquiries to: Gillian Funai, Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist on 01382 423040 / email [e-mail] or Stephen Forster, Team Leader, CMHT East on 01382 423040 / email [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 37 hours per week. The service currently operates 9am-5pm Monday –Friday however there is an aspiration for community services to be 7 days per week which you would be required to participate in.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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