231441 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Nhsayrshireandarran; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to support the clinical team in person-centred interventions and group work programmes. Located in Dumfries and Galloway, the role involves collaboration with community teams and ongoing training. A current driving licence is essential, although alternatives may be considered for candidates with disabilities. Enjoy living in a scenic rural area with opportunities for a great work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Possess an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner qualification or equivalent.
• Current driving licence essential; alternative transport consideration for disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical team to provide person-centred interventions and group work programmes.
• Collaborate with community teams and support agencies.
• Contribute to the wider OT service by co-locating with the OT.
• Engage in ongoing training and development.

Skills

Person-centred interventions

Collaboration with community teams

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our Mental Health and Learning Disability Occupational Therapy team, based at Annan Health Centre. The successful candidate will be co-located with the OT situated in the same building and form part of the wider OT service within NHS Dumfries and Galloway.

We are a small, friendly, innovative OT team. You will support the clinical team to provide person-centred interventions and group work programmes and work with wider third sector, and community teams and support agencies/networks.

We will provide specific training and development to meet your needs.

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However if you have a disability, which precludes you from holding a driving license consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

Living and working in Dumfries & Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway is a beautiful, rural region known for its rugged coastline, rolling hills, and forests, offering a range of outdoor activities like hiking and mountain biking, and a rich cultural history with famous sites such as Sweetheart Abbey and the Galloway Forest Park. The area boasts Scotland’s first Dark Skies Park, stunning scenic areas, and a low population density with affordable housing, making it an ideal and tranquil place to live, whilst providing opportunities for a great work-life balance.

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Responsibilities

• Support the clinical team to provide person-centred interventions and group work programmes.
• Collaborate with wider third sector, community teams and support agencies/networks.
• Co-locate with the OT in the same building and contribute to the wider OT service.
• Engage in ongoing training and development as provided by the organisation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner qualification (or equivalent).
• Current driving licence is an essential requirement; consideration for alternative transport if disability prevents driving.