Children's Occupational Therapist
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- Band
- Band 6
- Pattern
- 25.2
- Hours / week
- 25.2
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Role summary
This role involves delivering a high-quality Occupational Therapy service to children and young people aged 0-18 with physical, developmental, and learning disabilities. You will assess, formulate, and implement individualised intervention programmes to help them develop independence in daily activities, play, and education. The post is community-based, requiring work across various settings like homes, nurseries, and schools, and involves multidisciplinary collaboration. Strong communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills are essential, along with an interest in paediatric practice.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
251489
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
02/09/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Base Negotiable within Mid Argyll, Kintyre & Islay - Argyll & Bute
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
25.2
Job posted date:
19/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Occupational Therapy
Job Advert
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.
Band 6 Children’s Occupational Therapist- (base negotiable across west area of Argyll and Bute) Children’s Services .
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Children’s Occupational Therapy Team within the west area of Argyll and Bute on a permanent basis.
This area covers Oban,Mid Argyll,Kintyre and Islay This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a developing community children’s service, supporting children and young people aged 0–18 years who present with a range of physical, developmental and learning disabilities.
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a high-
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