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Job reference: 164442
Salary: Band 6 (£37,831 - £46,100)
Job closing date: 01/10/2023
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Mid Argyll / Kintyre Area
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 18/09/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: MAKI CMHT

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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.



We are looking for a enthusiastic and confident Specialist OT to join our Community Mental Health Team covering both the beautiful Kintyre Penisula and the Hebridean Island of Islay.

This post will be hosted within the CMHT with strong professional links to the Mental Health OT service within Argyll & Bute.

You will have a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of a Multi-disciplinary team.

Experience in a mental health setting essential as well as a positive attitude to people with mental health problems and recovery focussed care.

You will be registered with the Health Professions Council. Experience of Model of Human Occupation desirable.

Driving Licence essential.

Training, support and supervision will be provided.

Contact: Carrie Hill, OT Professional Lead - Mental health

email:  carrie.hill@nhs.scot 

Tel: 07971 531897

Leslie Mackay, Clinical Service Manager

email:  leslie.mackay@nhs.scot

Tel: 01546 605602

What is it like to work for the Health and Social Care Partnership in Argyll and Bute? CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.




Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork


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