Occupational Therapy Technician

Enthusiastic and confident person required to join our Community Mental Health team, working alongside our Specialist Occupational Therapist. This part time post is based in Dunoon, Argyll but covers the whole Cowal & Bute locality. Some flexibility in working day/hours may be possible.

With the aim of promoting independence and improving quality of life, the post holder will assist the Qualified Occupational Therapist to provide meaningful and rehabilitation activities. This will be done both in group and individual sessions.

You will have an understanding of Occupational Therapy, excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team. Experience in a mental health setting is desirable as well as a positive attitude to people with mental health problems and recovery focused care. Experience working with the Model of Human Occupation is desirable.

Qualifications:

• O' Level, Standard Grade / National 4 English (or equivalent) is required, as well as a positive attitude to people with mental health problems and excellent communication skills.
• Applicants will have an HNC in Occupational Therapy Support or demonstrable equivalent training e.g. SVQ 3. If HNC not obtained, candidates 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.
• Training, support and supervision will be provided.

Additional information:

• Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part time hours will be adjusted on a pro rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers.

E EO statement: 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.