235605 R1 (MG) Band 5 Occupational Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the team at Western General Hospital. This permanent position is ideal for new graduates or those looking to enhance their skills. Responsibilities include providing therapy services, working weekends as part of a 5 over 7 pattern, and adhering to PVG Scheme membership requirements. The role requires flexibility and a commitment to professional standards. Join us to make a difference in patients' lives in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist or equivalent experience.
• Membership in the PVG Scheme for child and/or adult.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to weekend working as part of the team.
• Support therapy services through appraisal and CPD opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with PVG Scheme membership requirements.

Skills

Enthusiastic and motivated

Flexible working hours

Education

Band 5 Occupational Therapist qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Band 5 Occupational Therapist

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.

We are now recruiting for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team at Western General Hospital/Royal Infirmary. This is a permanent post and is an exciting opportunity for new graduates or a Band 5 looking to enhance their skills and experience in the acute setting.

We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking, enthusiastic, motivated and flexible OT to join our team and the successful candidate will be supported by a highly skilled team of Occupational Therapists. Therapy services support staff development through appraisal process, supervision and CPD opportunities.

There will be a commitment to weekend working in the occupational therapy team at WGH/RIE as part of the 5 over 7 day working pattern.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Weekend working is required as part of the 5 over 7 day working pattern.
• Support therapy services through appraisal process, supervision and CPD opportunities.
• Adhere to PVG Scheme membership requirements, including necessary disclosures.
• Maintain professional standards and comply with any changes to criminal records checks.

Key Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership/record for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult).
• Band 5 Occupational Therapist qualification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekend shifts.

Contact

• Angela Bryce, Site Lead OT, Western General Hospital
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• Asha Wilkinson, OT Team Lead, WGH
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