Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist in Mental Health and Addiction services
Requirements
Requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and professional HCPC registration. Candidates should be educated to or working towards a Master's level and must possess a valid UK driving licence.
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.
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 an Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist based at Ailsa Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Hours
36 hours per week.
Job share will be considered for this post.
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What You Will Do
- To work within the Specialty Team providing expert clinical assessment and treatment to people who are referred. Making timely decisions regarding their management, which involves triage of referrals independently, making onward appropriate referrals to Consultants, clinics, multi-disciplinary and multi-agency professions and to discharge patients directly from Occupational Therapy.
- To treat and manage a highly complex clinical caseload.
- To lead Occupational Therapy Specialty training and provide clinical support to peers, supporting the escalation process within the Specialty.
- To work alongside the Specialty multi-disciplinary and wider multi-agency teams using highly developed skills to aid assessment and management of people with highly complex conditions e.g. recognising the need for and recommending further investigation in line with protocols and escalation to appropriate multi-disciplinary and legislative forums.
- To act as an Occupational Therapy clinical leader for patients with specific conditions, giving highly specialist advice and clinical supervision to other health, social and third sector staff, students, service users, and carers.
- To assess and manage significant clinical risk within own caseload – this involves the identification of serious conditions and the necessary liaison with all health care professionals, which may involve onward referral.
- To lead clinical audits and participate in local & national research projects. Participate in Clinical Governance activities associated with the Specialty Service.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post
Diploma, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
- Professional registration with HCPC
- Educated to/ working towards Masters level or equivalent professional development in area
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Susan Hart or Heather Lavalette OT Team Lead – 01292 559777.
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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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
Additional Information For Candidates
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