Children's Occupational Therapy Team Lead
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- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced Occupational Therapist to lead the Children and Young People's OT service in Argyll and Bute. You will manage a community caseload in Helensburgh, working with children from birth to 18 years with various developmental and neurological presentations. The position involves driving service improvement, shaping service development, and professionally supporting advanced practice posts. It requires a resourceful individual skilled in building team relationships in a rural, geographically dispersed setting.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £52,845 – £61,466 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
255526
Salary:
Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date:
30/09/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Base negotiable within Argyll & Bute HSCP
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
15/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Children's Services
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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.
Children's Occupational Therapy Team Lead | Band 7
NHS Highland | Full Time – 36 hours per week | Base: Negotiable within Argyll and Bute | Clinical Caseload: Helensburgh
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is ready to lead, works well collaboratively, and is motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference within a rural community setting.
Our Children and Young People's OT service in Argyll and Bute is a friendly, well-connected team with strong partnerships across education, health and social care.
We are committed to delivering high quality, joined-up care for children and families,
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