NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Advanced Practitioner Childrens OccupationaL Therapy
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Band 7 Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist – (base negotiable within Argyll and Bute HSCP) Children’s Services (Argyll and Bute)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist to join the Children’s Occupational Therapy Service based in Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, covering Mid Argyll, Kintyre, and Islay.
Role Overview
The Advanced Practitioner will play a key role within the service, providing advanced clinical expertise alongside leadership in professional practice.
This post works in close collaboration with the Team Leader, who retains overall operational oversight of the service.
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Responsibilities
- Delivering highly specialist assessment and intervention for children and young people.
- Providing professional guidance, supervision, and support to members of the Children’s Occupational Therapy team.
- Contributing to service development.
- Supporting the implementation of best practice.
- Helping maintain high standards of clinical care across the team.
Requirements
- Enthusiastic, confident, and motivated individual.
- Minimum of five years’ relevant post-qualification experience.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a busy multidisciplinary team.
Additional Information
The role will involve traveling across Mid Argyll, Kintyre, and Islay, as well as wider areas of Argyll and Bute where required. The ability to travel efficiently is therefore essential to meet service delivery requirements.
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Benefits
- Regular supervision.
- Access to training and development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment across Argyll and Bute.
Essential Requirements
- PVG Scheme membership for working with children.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to travel across the locality due to the rural nature of the service.
For further information on the role and required skills and experience, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Informal Enquiries
For informal enquiries, please contact:
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Julie Henderson, Lead Professional Occupational Therapy - Argyll & Bute Email: julie.henderson6@nhs.scot
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Lorna Davies, Children's AHP Early Intervention and Prevention Lead Email: lorna.davies5@nhs.scot
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