Equal Opportunities Statement
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. We are committed to a culture that is caring, safe and respectful, and we work collaboratively to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Position
Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner – Permanent. Based at Woodland View, Ayrshire Central Hospital.
Hours
25.9 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm.
UK Driving Licence
A full UK driving licence is essential to undertake community‑based interventions and treatment.
What You Will Do
The North Ayrshire Occupational Therapy Service is advertising a Band 4 post within Acute in‑patient mental health occupational therapy services. The post offers an opportunity to join an innovative and skilled team and to work autonomously with supervision from a registered Occupational Therapist. You will carry your own caseload and provide Occupational Therapy interventions to people in hospital, supporting transitions to home or a homely setting and to wider community resources where required. You will support people with complex physical and mental health conditions, utilising occupation and activity to promote skill maintenance or development in meaningful activity. The role involves effective communication with the wider multi‑disciplinary team and developing innovative models of care using evidence‑based practice and strengths‑based approaches.
Knowledge, Training and/or Experience Required
* Line‑management supervision, caseload allocation and service development undertaken in collaboration with a registered Occupational Therapist.
* Ongoing commitment to dynamic professional and clinical supervision.
* Active engagement with peers across services and multidisciplinary working.
* Participation in practice development groups, in‑house and external training.
* Support for flexible working practices.
* Previous experience as an Occupational Therapy support worker or other relevant role is desirable.
* Training to HCSW/SVQ or HNC level, or equivalent training or experience.
Informal Enquiries
* Georgina Gordon / Clare Barber, 01294 322350
* Christine Breslin, Occupational Therapy Service Manager, 01294 323041
Right to Work / Sponsorship
To work in the United Kingdom, a legal right to work must be demonstrated. The post may be eligible for sponsorship if the salary meets the required threshold; sponsorship is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.
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