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. 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. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) Position An opportunity has arisen for a Occupational Therapist at University Hospital Crosshouse. What you will do: We are looking for an occupational therapist who has experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary service and of identifying opportunities for service development and implementation. You will be required to lead on assessment and treatment and develop initiatives that are person-centred and evidence based. In line with the multidisciplinary model of care, the occupational therapist will also take on key worker responsibility for a defined caseload of patients, providing regular contact, care coordination, and ongoing support that is tailored to individual needs. All new staff joining the EIPS will be supported with a training programme to equip them for working in this specialist area. This includes training in Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT), Psychosocial Interventions for Psychosis (PSIP) and Managing Unusual Sensory Experiences (MUSE). You will be provided with regular line and clinical supervision and support. Line management supervision and caseload allocation will be undertaken in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and through supervision. Support and development is promoted and encouraged through a variety of forums including participation in practice development groups, in house and external training and national forums. National benchmarking and engagement is encouraged and supported. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job: BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Requires to have completed Flying Start and be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of Occupational Therapy, through CPD, Post Graduate training, evidence of additional knowledge and experience Must have varied clinical experience of working in a relevant speciality 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: 29.6 per week Fixed Term/Secondment: Please note this job is a fixed term/secondment until March 2026 UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership : UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role. If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Martin Whitecross, Team Lead – Early Intervention Psychosis Service on 07929695200 or martin.whitecross@aapct.scot.nhs.uk Christine Breslin, Occupational Therapy Service Manager on 01294 323041 To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. 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