Advanced Practitioner Children's Occupational Therapy
Job reference: 263542
Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date: 11/11/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Base negotiable within Argyll & Bute HSCP
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 28.8
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Band 7 Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist – (base negotiable within Argyll and Bute HSCP) Children's Services (Argyll and Bute)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist to join the Children's Occupational Therapy Service based in Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, covering Mid Argyll, Kintyre, and Islay.

The Advanced Practitioner will play a key role within the service, providing advanced clinical expertise alongside leadership in professional practice.

This post works in close collaboration with the Team Leader, who retains overall operational oversight of the service.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering highly specialist assessment and intervention for children and young people.

In addition, you will provide professional guidance, supervision, and support to members of the Children's Occupational Therapy team. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will contribute to service development, support the implementation of best practice, and help maintain high standards of clinical care across the team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, confident, and motivated individual with the experience and skills to influence service delivery within a dynamic and evolving multi-agency environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across health, education, and social care in a unique rural setting, supporting children, young people, and their families across Mid Argyll, Kintyre, and Islay.

Applicants must hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and demonstrate a minimum of five years' relevant post-qualification experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a busy multidisciplinary team.

The role will involve travelling across Mid Argyll, Kintyre, and Islay, as well as wider areas of Argyll and Bute where required. The ability to travel efficiently is therefore essential to meet service delivery requirements.

In return, we offer regular supervision, access to training and development opportunities, and the chance to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment across Argyll and Bute.

This post requires PVG Scheme membership for working with children. A full UK driving licence, and the ability to travel across the locality, is essential due to the rural nature of the service.

For further information on the role and required skills and experience, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For informal enquiries, please contact:
Julie Henderson, Lead Professional Occupational Therapy - Argyll & Bute, julie.henderson6@nhs.scot
Lorna Davies, Children's AHP Early Intervention and Prevention Lead, lorna.davies5@nhs.scot

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

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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.