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Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioners
Saltcoats On-site 0-2 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 7,693 employees
Occupational Therapy SupportCaseload ManagementAutonomous WorkingPerson-Centred CareMental Health Care
Requirements
Previous experience as an Occupational Therapy support worker or in another relevant role is desirable, along with HCSW/SVQ or HNC-level training or equivalent training or experience. A full UK, EU, or EEA driving licence is essential for community-based interventions.
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.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own.
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner based at Three Towns Recourse Centre. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.
Hours
Post 1 - 24.12 hours per week Three Towns Resource Centre
Post 2 - 23.76 hours per week Woodland View Hospital
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What You Will Do
The North Ayrshire Occupational Therapy Service are delighted to advertise two Band 4 occupational therapy assistant practitioner posts located within mental health occupational therapy services working in the Adult Community Mental Health Service for North Ayrshire and in in-patient / community Older Adult Mental Health Services respectively. Both posts provide the opportunity to join our innovative and skilled team of Occupational Therapists working in the North Locality and to network across Ayrshire.
The post holders will carry their own caseload and be expected to work autonomously with supervision and support provided by a registered Occupational Therapist. The successful candidates will have a clinical remit to offer Occupational Therapy interventions to people in community or hospital settings and to support transitions to home or a homely setting and to wider community resources, where required. Post holders will work to support people who experience complex physical and mental health conditions and will utilise occupation and activity to provide person-centred interventions that promote skill maintenance or development in meaningful activity.
Both posts require the successful candidate to communicate effectively with the wider multi-disciplinary team, autonomously adjust interventions to meet current needs/ identified risks and support the development of innovative models of care using evidence based practice and strengths based approaches. The post holder will work with registered Occupational Therapists to deliver interventions that support local and national drivers in improving patient and carer experience.
Line management supervision, caseload allocation and service development will be undertaken in collaboration with a Registered Occupational Therapist.
There is an ongoing commitment to providing dynamic professional and clinical supervision which meet our wider staff and service needs. Active engagement with peers across services is supported as is multidisciplinary working.
Support and development is promoted and encouraged through a variety of forums including participation in practice development groups, in house and external training.
As a team we are keen to support flexible working practices which benefit the health and wellbeing aspirations of both our service users and staff.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post
Previous experience as an Occupational Therapy support worker or other relevant role is desirable. The post holder should be trained to HCSW/SVQ or HNC level or have equivalent training or experience.
A full UK driving license is essential to the roles and is required to undertake community-based interventions and treatment.
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:
Nicole McLair or Molly Mooney on Tel: 01294 470010
Emma McDonald on Tel: 01294 322392
Christine Breslin, Occupational Therapy Service Manager, 01294 323041
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.
Please visit for further information.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
Additional Information For Candidates
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.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own.
- Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
- Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
- Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner based at Three Towns Recourse Centre. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.
Hours
Post 1 - 24.12 hours per week Three Towns Resource Centre
Post 2 - 23.76 hours per week Woodland View Hospital
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What You Will Do
The North Ayrshire Occupational Therapy Service are delighted to advertise two Band 4 occupational therapy assistant practitioner posts located within mental health occupational therapy services working in the Adult Community Mental Health Service for North Ayrshire and in in-patient / community Older Adult Mental Health Services respectively. Both posts provide the opportunity to join our innovative and skilled team of Occupational Therapists working in the North Locality and to network across Ayrshire.
The post holders will carry their own caseload and be expected to work autonomously with supervision and support provided by a registered Occupational Therapist. The successful candidates will have a clinical remit to offer Occupational Therapy interventions to people in community or hospital settings and to support transitions to home or a homely setting and to wider community resources, where required. Post holders will work to support people who experience complex physical and mental health conditions and will utilise occupation and activity to provide person-centred interventions that promote skill maintenance or development in meaningful activity.
Both posts require the successful candidate to communicate effectively with the wider multi-disciplinary team, autonomously adjust interventions to meet current needs/ identified risks and support the development of innovative models of care using evidence based practice and strengths based approaches. The post holder will work with registered Occupational Therapists to deliver interventions that support local and national drivers in improving patient and carer experience.
Line management supervision, caseload allocation and service development will be undertaken in collaboration with a Registered Occupational Therapist.
There is an ongoing commitment to providing dynamic professional and clinical supervision which meet our wider staff and service needs. Active engagement with peers across services is supported as is multidisciplinary working.
Support and development is promoted and encouraged through a variety of forums including participation in practice development groups, in house and external training.
As a team we are keen to support flexible working practices which benefit the health and wellbeing aspirations of both our service users and staff.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post
Previous experience as an Occupational Therapy support worker or other relevant role is desirable. The post holder should be trained to HCSW/SVQ or HNC level or have equivalent training or experience.
A full UK driving license is essential to the roles and is required to undertake community-based interventions and treatment.
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:
Nicole McLair or Molly Mooney on Tel: 01294 470010
Emma McDonald on Tel: 01294 322392
Christine Breslin, Occupational Therapy Service Manager, 01294 323041
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.
Please visit for further information.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
Additional Information For Candidates
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
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- Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
Education
Professional Certificate
Skills
Occupational Therapy SupportCaseload ManagementAutonomous WorkingPerson-Centred CareMental Health CareOlder Adult CareCommunity-Based InterventionsMultidisciplinary TeamworkClinical CommunicationRisk AssessmentIntervention PlanningEvidence-Based PracticeStrengths-Based ApproachesCare TransitionsMeaningful ActivityUK Driving