230378 Specialist Occupational Therapist (Mental Health)
Are you a highly motivated occupational therapist with experience working in mental health, ready for your next challenge and keen to work and live in the beautiful region of Dumfries and Galloway?
This role forms part of a wider Mental Health AHP team that provides specialist Occupational Therapy input to our community and inpatient mental health services across the region. The role, although based with the Annan Community Mental Health Team, is part of the wider Occupational Therapy team that works across the East of the region and occasionally provides region-wide cover when required. Independent travel between sites and within the community is an essential part of this post. Pool cars are available.
We provide a range of evidence-based specialist assessments and interventions to adults as key members of the multi-disciplinary community mental health team in the area. As a small, supportive, innovative Mental Health Allied Health Professions Team, we collaborate to deliver a programme of group work delivered both virtually and in person. Systems and processes are in place to ensure that you will have regular supervision and opportunities for learning and development and involvement in projects to improve services. It is essential that you hold a driving licence, have a degree‑level qualification as an occupational therapist and are registered with the HCPC.
Informal enquiries can be made to Rebecca Glassman (rebecca.glassman@nhs.scot). If you wish to work different hours to those advertised, we are willing to discuss further.
Living and working in Dumfries & Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway is a beautiful, rural region known for its rugged coastline, rolling hills and forests, offering a range of outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain biking, and a rich cultural history with famous sites such as Sweetheart Abbey and the Galloway Forest Park. The area boasts Scotland’s first Dark Skies Park, stunning scenic areas, and a low population density with affordable housing, making it an ideal and tranquil place to live, while providing opportunities for a great work‑life balance.
Informal enquiries are welcome; please contact Rebecca Glassman (rebecca.glassman@nhs.scot).
If you require a work visa, please check eligibility at the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
Information for all candidates
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Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. Changes as of 1 April 2025 to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership now see more roles requiring PVG that may not have needed this check in the past. If you are successful in this role, you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team.
Equality and diversity
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Work visa
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United Kingdom registration
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (e.g., NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC, etc.).
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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