We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Occupational Therapy(OT) team within the Mid Argyll Community Care Team within the Mid Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre. To provide direct OT clinical care, which encompasses occupational therapy assessment, treatment and management of patients referred to the Mid Argyll Integrated OT Team which works across both health and social work boundaries. To provide OT leadership/supervision to occupational therapy staff for provision of quality Occupational Therapy Services within the Mid Argyll locality including isolated remote and rural areas. Experience in service development is desirable but not essential as this is a large part in the continued development of the Occupational Therapy Service here in Mid Argyll. Lochgilphead, situated on the beautiful west coast of Scotland offers many scenic outdoor pursuits, biking, kayaking and beautiful walking/hacking trails. The local community has several small businesses, cafes, hotels, gym and swimming pool. Lochgilphead has good bus links to Glasgow, Oban and Campbeltown where you can access a wider variety of shops, restaurants and cinemas. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Informal enquiries to: megan.cunningham2nhs.scot Telephone number: 01546 703127 Please quote reference in the subject line of your email 200387/241488 Closing date for completed applications: Midnight Wednesday 20th November 2024 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes Posts close at midnight on the indicated date For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser 'Google Chrome' or 'Microsoft Edge' when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland 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. Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork 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.