Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist

About the role

The NHS Ayrshire and Arran are seeking an Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist to join the CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team in Irvine. You will provide expert assessment and intervention for children and young people with complex neurodevelopmental needs, balancing direct clinical work with professional leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions within a multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental team.
• Manage a highly complex caseload, making timely clinical decisions and contributing to diagnostic assessments.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and training to colleagues and partner agencies.
• Identify and manage clinical risk, supporting robust escalation processes.
• Lead service development activities including training, clinical audit, research, and governance.
• Allocate approximately 70% of time to direct/indirect clinical work and 30% to leadership and development tasks.

Required profile

• BSc (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the HCPC.
• Post‑graduate training relevant to neurodevelopmental practice.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Experience working with children and young people with complex neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multi‑agency teams.

Required skills

• Occupational therapy assessment and intervention techniques.
• Clinical risk management.
• Service development and quality improvement.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term (1‑year) contract within a supportive NHS environment.
• 36‑hour work week (Monday‑Friday) with pro‑rated pay.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and research.