Senior Children's OT Practitioner & Practice Lead

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Scotland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Band 7 Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist for the Children’s Services in Argyll and Bute. The post covers Mid Argyll, Kintyre, and Islay, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced clinical care for children and young people.

The role involves leadership, professional guidance, and cross-agency collaboration, with regular supervision and opportunities for service development in a rural setting. Travel across the locality is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Minimum of five years’ relevant post-qualification experience.
• PVG Scheme membership for working with children is required.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the locality due to rural service.

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.
• Collaborate across health, education and social care in a rural multi-agency environment.

Job description

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Band 7 Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist for the Children’s Services in Argyll and Bute. The post covers Mid Argyll, Kintyre, and Islay, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced clinical care for children and young people.

The role involves leadership, professional guidance, and cross-agency collaboration, with regular supervision and opportunities for service development in a rural setting. Travel across the locality is essential.