Occupational Therapy Technician

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.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board. 

Enthusiastic, confident individual required to work in our friendly Mental Health Occupational Therapy Team based in Mid Argyll Hospital, Lochgilphead.

Although initially part-time, there may be additional hours available towards the end of the year.

Some flexibility in working days/hours may be possible but the ability to work some hours on a Thursday and Friday is desirable.

With the aim of promoting independence and improving quality of life, the post-holder will assist the Qualified Occupational Therapy staff to provide meaningful and rehabilitation activities to patients on Succoth ward, with very occasional input to Mid Argyll Community Mental Health team.

This will be done both in group and individual sessions.

The post-holder will also help carry out some administrative duties within the Team to ensure safe running of the department.

'O' or Standard Grade/National 4 English is required as well as a positive attitude to people with mental health problems and excellent communication skills. Applicant will have an HNC in Occupational Therapy Support or demonstrable equivalent training e.g. SVQ 3. If HNC not obtained, candidate should show willingness to undertake the distance learning HNC in Occupational Therapy support.

Prior experience of dealing with people in a health/social care/teaching setting and practical and creative skills would be useful.

Driving Licence useful but not essential.

Training, support and supervision will be provided.

Informal enquiries to:- Carrie Hill OT Professional Lead

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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.