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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is 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.
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Position:
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist within our Neurodiverse CAMHS (N-CAMHS) team based at West Road, Irvine. Hybrid Working will be considered.
What you will do:
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Job Purpose:
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high quality, person-centred care within a specialist mental health service. This role is pivotal in leading and shaping occupational therapy practice and supporting service development across the care pathway.
Main Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide advanced clinical expertise in occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and evaluations for individuals with complex mental health needs including those with co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions. This included undertaking and contributing to neurodevelopmental assessments to support diagnostic formulation and care planning.
Lead on the development and implementation of evidence based occupational therapy models and approaches within the service.
Act as a clinical role model and provide supervision, mentorship, and support to occupational therapy staff and students.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care planning and delivery.
Contribute to service improvement initiatives, audit, and research to enhance clinical outcomes and patient experience.
Support strategic planning and workforce development, aligning occupational therapy with national and local priorities.
Maintain professional standards and ensure compliance with regulatory and governance frameworks.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
* BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
* Requires to have post graduate training in relevant speciality, or experience equivalent to a Masters Level. This would include inpatient and outpatient experience, and would also include membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapy Special Interest Groups
* Must have substantial and varied clinical experience of working in a relevant speciality at an advanced level.
* Current Health and Care Professions Council Registration
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 per week, Monday to Friday.
Full UK Driving Licence/Access to a Vehicle:
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.
INFO
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Taryn Loutit, Service Manager at (taryn.loutit@aapct.scot.nhs.uk)
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