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.
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to plan, deliver, develop, and evaluate the effectiveness of the Occupational Therapy service to patients within the Service.
* The post holder will autonomously provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment, discharge, and onward referral of own patient workload.
* Enable patients to achieve their optimum level of independence in the areas of personal care, domestic, leisure, education, and work through the application of Occupational Therapy theory, techniques, and practice.
* Co-ordinate/supervise/teach qualified/non-qualified Occupational Therapy staff, Occupational Therapy students and other personnel, acting as a source of specialist advice as appropriate.
The post holder will have specialist knowledge of current best practice and an in-depth knowledge of occupational therapy with designated client group, documented evidence of continuing professional development relevant to post, within a drugs & alcohol setting.
Extensive post registration experience
Experience of quality improvement work
It is essential you are a Registered Healthcare professional with clinical, operational and line management experience. You should also have Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC Registration
A recognised Leadership/ Management qualification and / or equivalent experience would be beneficial.
Informal enquiries to: Graeme Shand, Clinical Team Manager,
Angus Integrated Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service
01241 822502 graeme.shand3@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: 37 - Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
Occasional Evening work may be required.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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