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Are you a highly motivated occupational therapist with experience working in mental health, ready for your next challenge, and keen to work and live in the beautiful region of Dumfries and Galloway?This role forms part of a wider Mental Health AHP team that provides specialist occupational therapy input to our community and inpatient mental health services across the region. It is based with the Wigtownshire Community Mental Health Team and forms part of the wider Occupational Therapy team that works across the West of the region. We provide a range of evidence‐based specialist assessments and interventions to adults as key members of the multi‐disciplinary community mental health team in the area.As a small, supportive, innovative Mental Health Allied Health Professions Team, we collaborate to deliver a programme of group work delivered both virtually and in person. Systems and processes are in place to ensure regular supervision, opportunities for learning and development, and involvement in projects to improve services.It is essential that you hold a driving licence or are able to travel independently around the region outside of public transport routes/times.You should have a degree level qualification as an occupational therapist and be registered with the HCPC.Informal enquiries may be directed to Claire Martin at and working in Dumfries & GallowayDumfries and Galloway is a beautiful, rural region known for its rugged coastline, rolling hills, and forests, offering a range of outdoor activities like hiking and mountain biking, and a rich cultural history with famous sites such as Sweetheart Abbey and the Galloway Forest Park. The area boasts Scotland's first Dark Skies Park, stunning scenic areas, and a low population density with affordable housing, making it an ideal and tranquil place to live, whilst providing opportunities for a great work‐life balance.Work VisaIf you require a work visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: and Pay AdjustmentsFrom 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‐time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‐time hours will also be reduced pro‐rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.Information for All CandidatesTo find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland, please visit our Work With Us web pages: process guidance can be found at and DiversityNHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.Public ProtectionPublic protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHSDG policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.Right to Work in the United KingdomNHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.International CandidatesFor international candidates, NHS Dumfries & Galloway is unable to support OSCE training for nurses and cannot provide sponsorship for bank contracts. Vacancies that require professional registration require full UK registration with the appropriate council (e.g., NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC, etc.).#J-18808-Ljbffr