Occupational Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term role at Biggart Hospital. The post involves 36 hours per week with shareable shifts in a patient-centred service.

The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams to assess and rehabilitate across all age groups, ensuring safe, effective and timely care. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Requires CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Excellent communication with multi-agencies.
• Evidence of leadership and supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment.
• Collaborate with health, social care, and community teams to ensure a coordinated service.

Skills

BSc in Occupational Therapy

CPD evidence

Effective communication

Team working

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Tools

IT skills

Job description

NHS Scotland:

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Occupational Therapist based at Biggart Hospital. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31st August 2027.

Hours:

36 hours per week.

08.30am-4.30pm / 0900am-5pm

Job share will be considered for this post.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

Occupational Therapy services provide assessment and treatment interventions to all age groups, working collaboratively with a diverse range of people and communities across Ayrshire and Arran. The Occupational Therapist will consider all aspects of the individual’s everyday activities and roles and will work in partnership with other health and social care workers, community services, and carers in ensuring a coordinated and seamless service.

Occupational Therapists use physical and psychological approaches to restore, maintain or adapt functional skills; taking into account variations in health status and personal circumstances.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Requires having completed Flying Start and be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of Occupational Therapy, through CPD, Post Graduate training, evidence of additional knowledge and experience
• Must have varied clinical experience of working in a relevant speciality
• Current Health and Care Professions Council Registration
• Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and skills.
• Excellent communication skills particularly with multi-agencies.
• Evidence of development of leadership and supervision skills.
• Committed to team & personal development with evidence of self-directed learning.
• Effective team worker.
• Ability to work independently, using initiative, and to cope well under pressure.
• Effective organisational and time management skills
• Information technology skills.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

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 within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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