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Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner
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Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner
Advanced Occupational Therapist – Specialist Practitioner
About the Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of:
- Acute Services (hospital-based care across 3 main sites)
- Corporate, Property & Support Services
- North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships (delivering integrated primary healthcare and social care)
The Role
The successful candidate will act as an autonomous advanced practitioner, responsible for:
- Conducting comprehensive advanced assessments and diagnostic evaluations
- Delivering highly specialist interventions to ensure the highest clinical care
- Taking professional accountability for clinical leadership and supervision of Occupational Therapy staff and students
- Leading the development, implementation, and delivery of Occupational Therapy services across a clinical specialty, care group, or at an NHS Lanarkshire-wide level
- Promoting evidence-informed practice through clinical audit, research, and continuous service improvement
Working pattern: Monday – Friday (days), either 4 or 5 days
In This Key Role, You Will
- Manage Occupational Therapy triage, assessment, and rehabilitation for a highly specialist caseload
- Assess capacity to engage in therapy, obtain informed consent, and operate within legal frameworks with patients
- Communicate highly sensitive diagnostic and prognostic information with:
- Patients, relatives, carers
- Other OT staff
- Multi-disciplinary team members
- External agencies
- Conduct assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and modification of specialist treatment interventions to optimise occupational performance for complex patient needs
- Apply in-depth knowledge of legislation, professional regulation, and codes of practice to:
- Develop and evaluate clinical protocols, guidelines, and policies
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What You’ll Bring
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
- Degree-level qualification in Occupational Therapy with valid HCPC registration
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or relevant specialty (or evidence of working towards this)
- Leadership experience at NMAHP Level 7 Advanced Practitioner per the Development Framework
- Strong evidence of highly developed leadership skills
- Postgraduate education in related disciplines
- Full UK/EU/EEA driving licence (essential for role)
What We Offer
As a valued member of the NHS Lanarkshire team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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- 35 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Annual incremental salary progression
- Paid sick leave (increasing with length of service)
- NHS discounts and other benefits
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We celebrate differences and value skills, experiences, and talents regardless of:
- Race
- Disability
- Gender
- Sexual orientation
- Care experience*
- Any other protected characteristic
*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
Next Steps
For informal discussion, contact: Alison Graham Hiring Manager 📧 grahama@northlan.gov.uk
For application/how-to queries: Anna Baran Recruitment Administrator 📧 Anna.Zastawnik-Baran@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Application Details
- Full job specifics are in the attached Job Description & Person Specification.
- Review our Application Guidance for key information (as well as deadlines, amendments, right-to-work requirements, and eligibility updates).
- Visit our Information Pack to learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire.
- Deadline: Applications close 23:59 on the stated closing date (CVs not accepted).
- Applications submitted early are encouraged – this role may close early due to high interest.
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