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Job reference: 095650
Salary: Band 5 (£26,104 - £32,915)
Job closing date: 06/04/2022
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.50
Job posted date: 23/03/2022
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 required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. ​​​​​​​

Occupational Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Occupational Therapists to join the Occupational Therapy team in Ayrshire. This is a rotational post across a range of clinical specialties and settings.

The post holder will work in an agreed area of Occupational Therapy ensuring provision of quality services to people in Ayrshire & Arran.  The post holder will work in partnership with colleagues, as part of the multi-disciplinary & Occupational Therapy team and will manage a caseload, using evidence based principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

Your role will involve promotion and education to relevant stakeholders.  It is therefore essential that you possess effective communication skills, which will include presentation skills, written reporting skills and interpersonal skills.  You will also be required to develop effective networks with colleagues across health, local authority and partner agencies.

Post holder will have an understanding of the current agendas influencing services and be able to evidence continuous professional development.

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.

Hours: 37.50 hours per week 

applications welcome from individuals graduating in Occupational therapy summer 2022

Informal inquiries to:

Lisa.Reid@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

Tel: 01563 554401 or 07929783978



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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