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.
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 (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
There is an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 occupational therapist to join our team and work as a member of staff on our comprehensive rotation programme within NHS Lanarkshire Occupational Therapy services in both acute and community settings.
We Tailor Our Rotational Opportunities To Meet You Career Development Needs, With Opportunities To Gain Experience In a Number Of Acute And Community Rotations Across Both North And South Lanarkshire Health And Social Care Partnerships Including
* Surgical
* Care of the Elderly
* Medical
* Orthopaedic trauma
* Acute Stroke
* Community Rehabilitation Teams
* Brain Injury
* Rheumatology
* Vascular
* Hand Therapy
* Children & Young Peoples services.
* Initial rotation allocation will be discussed at interview
We are looking for individuals who will provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment, discharge planning and onward referral, facilitating high quality treatment with the interdisciplinary team working in partnership with all agencies providing care and support for diverse patient groups.
This is an ideal position for an occupational therapist wishing to gain experience in a variety of clinical areas. As a rotational occupational therapist, you will be fully supported by senior staff. You will be offered a variety of learning opportunities and be fully involved in the development of the service within your team as well as supporting change and development across the wider Occupational Therapy services across Lanarkshire.
In line with the evidence base and the strategic direction of NHS Lanarkshire, we are moving towards 7-day working. This is for improved patient outcomes and to maximise a person-centred equitable approach to care. Therefore, all new contracts will be for a 5 out of 7 days service rota to enable the service to move to a safe and effective 7-day service.
You can expect to be fully supported through our established system of supervision and personal development planning. We are fully committed to MDT working, clinical governance, CPD and evidence-based practice. We fully support undergraduate Occupational Therapy training programmes and regularly accept students on practice placements.
Applications are welcomed from newly qualified occupational therapists, occupational therapists with some experience and Occupational Therapy students in the final stages of their undergraduate studies. Support and mentorship will be provided to help you develop into the role of a newly qualified practitioner. We are committed to supporting graduates to reach their full potential in a supportive learning environment.
As per agreement between different authorities, if the successful candidate is still in full time education, they will be able to work up to a maximum of 15 hours per week. After they complete all relevant coursework/placement, the contract will change to the hours agreed between the employee and line manager, details are outlined below.
As part of your conditional offer with NHS Lanarkshire, the successful candidate will be considered for the band 4 Generic Assistant Practitioner programme, when pre-employment checks are complete and deemed satisfactory.
This offer of employment as a Generic Assistant Practitioner Band 4, is in advance of gaining admission to the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) register, as an Occupational Therapist. It should be noted that if the successful candidate does not meet the academic and practice place criteria to support admission to the HCPC register, to obtain a HCPC PIN registration, then their continued employment with NHS Lanarkshire, in the grade of the post offered, may be terminated, as they will not meet the essential criteria to commence employment in the role of Band 5 Occupational Therapist in NHS Lanarkshire. The salary scale is Band 4 £29,116 - £33,063 per annum (pro rata for part time posts). If you do not obtain your HCPC registration, your Band 4 contract may be terminated.
On confirmation of your HCPC PIN registration your salary will be amended to Occupational Therapist Band 5, reflecting the change of role to Occupational Therapist and the date of commencement. On receipt of your HCPC PIN registration you must advise your line manager, as well as recruitment, who will action appropriate change to your HR /Payroll records including verification of your HCPC PIN registration.
In This Key Role, You Will
* To work as an autonomous practitioner within the speciality taking full responsibility for a defined caseload.
* To work within a multi-disciplinary and interagency framework.
* To be accountable for the delivery of high-quality care in accordance with professional standards and clinical governance.
* In the absence of a Specialist Occupational Therapist, will provide cover to ensure effective operation of the designated area of work..
What You'll Bring
* Degree in Occupational Therapy.
* Knowledge of application of the theory underpinning OT practice.
* The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative.
* Working knowledge of basic information technology.
* A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
* Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Annual incremental salary progression
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
* Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion, please contact Laura Lambie, Occupational Therapy Team Leader, University Hospital Hairmyres (laura.lambie@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk) or Eilis Cusack, Occupational Therapy Team Leader, University Hospital Wishaw (Eilis.cusack@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk).
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Anna Baran, Recruitment Administrator on Anna.Zastawnik-Baran@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email). #J-18808-Ljbffr