Advance Practice Occupational Therapist

Overview

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist within our Neurodiverse CAMHS (N-CAMHS) team based at West Road, Irvine. Hybrid Working will be considered.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high quality, person-centred care within a specialist mental health service. This role is pivotal in leading and shaping occupational therapy practice and supporting service development across the care pathway.

• Provide advanced clinical expertise in occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and evaluations for individuals with complex mental health needs including those with co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions. This includes undertaking and contributing to neurodevelopmental assessments to support diagnostic formulation and care planning.
• Lead on the development and implementation of evidence based occupational therapy models and approaches within the service.
• Act as a clinical role model and provide supervision, mentorship, and support to occupational therapy staff and students.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care planning and delivery.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives, audit, and research to enhance clinical outcomes and patient experience.
• Support strategic planning and workforce development, aligning occupational therapy with national and local priorities.
• Maintain professional standards and ensure compliance with regulatory and governance frameworks.

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Requires to have post graduate training in relevant speciality, or experience equivalent to a Masters Level. This would include inpatient and outpatient experience, and would also include membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapy Special Interest Groups
• Must have substantial and varied clinical experience of working in a relevant speciality at an advanced level.
• Current Health and Care Professions Council Registration

37 per week, Monday to Friday.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Taryn Loutit, Service Manager at (ta)

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

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