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Job reference: 131841
Salary: Band 5 (£30,229 - £37,664)
Job closing date: 11/01/2023
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Various Sites Across Ayrshire
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 19/12/2022
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department: Occupational Therapy

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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.​​​​​​​

Occupational Therapist Band 5 Occupational Therapist, North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership ( 3 full time posts but part time and flexible working considered)

Post 1 North Ayrshire Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service, Caley Court resource Centre, Stevenston, KA20 3HU

Post 2 Neurological Rehabilitation, Douglas Grant Rehabilitation Service, Ayrshire Central Hospital Campus , Irvine, KA12 8SS

Post 3 Learning Disability Service, Ayrshire Central Hospital Campus, Irvine, KA12 8SS ​​​​​​​

We are looking to recruit to three rotational posts within North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

You will be joining teams who are enthusiastic and committed to delivering compassionate, person centred, strengths based and innovative care.

In Ayrshire and Arran we developed a pan Ayrshire rotation across a range of clinical specialties and settings in North, South and East Ayrshire. The rotations are one year in duration. As we approach the time for staff to rotate we support conversations and choices which facilitate best services for people, professional and skill development, career progression and areas of interest to be explored.

We are keen to involve new staff in quality improvement initiatives which strive to deliver the best possible experience for the people who access our services.

Clinical and line management supervision will be provided and we are keen to support applicants to learn and develop skills within the role.

A Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration are essential requirements.

A current driving licence and access to a car are essential for community working.

For further information and to arrange a visit please contact Emma McDonald, Team Lead Occupational Therapist 01294 323041 emma.mcdonald@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Janet Millar, Service Lead Occupational Therapist  01294 322400

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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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