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Job reference: 057779
Salary: Band 5 (£26,104 - £32,915)
Job closing date: 06/07/2021
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 37.5 per week
Job posted date: 22/06/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department: Occupational Therapy

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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.

We are looking to recruit two Occupational Therapists to join the North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership: as a result of national funding associated with the Remobilisation of Mental Health Services.

You will work as part of interdisciplinary teams within Adult Mental Health Services: Community or In Patient, that strive to meet the unique needs of individuals and communities.

You will demonstrate a strengths-based approach and be supported in their development via line and clinical supervision.

A degree, diploma in Occupational Therapy and current registration with HCPC are essential requirements for this post.

A current driving licence and car ownership is required for this post.

There are 2 full-time fixed-term positions available. 

​​​​​​​Hours: 37.50 per week.

Fixed-Term opportunity until: 31st March 2022.

Post 1 Fixed Term - Woodland View, Ayrshire Central Hospital Campus, Irvine KA12 8SS

Post 2 Fixed Term - Community Mental Health Team Adults, 3 Towns Resource Centre, Saltcoats KA21 5RF

One of the positions will be based within Ayrshire Central Hospital and the other will be based within the Three Towns Resource Centre. Candidates must state their base preference at the time of interview.

For further information please contact Cheryl Gilmour on 01294 470010 or Christine Breslin 01294 322400.



Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.

EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021.  As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom.  Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.

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