256164 Occupational Therapist

NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Dumfries & Galloway is seeking a motivated Community Occupational Therapist to join our Stewartry Home Team. You will assess functional needs, develop person-centred intervention plans, and work with adults to maximise independence at home and in the community.

In this role you will contribute to discharge planning, provide rapid response support, and collaborate with families, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues to support safe, timely care.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with HCPC.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel around the region.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to Discharge to Assess pathways, ensuring timely hospital discharges and ongoing assessment and support within community settings.
• Providing elements of a Rapid Response service to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and respond promptly to changes in patients' functional abilities and care needs.
• Assessing and addressing occupational performance, mobility, equipment, adaptation, and environmental needs.
• Working collaboratively with patients, families, carers, health and social care professionals, and third-sector partners to develop coordinated care plans.
• Promoting independence, choice, dignity, and quality of life through personalised intervention approaches.
• Supporting anticipatory care planning and admission avoidance initiatives across community services.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

NHS Dumfries & Galloway is seeking a motivated and compassionate Community Occupational Therapist to join our Stewartry Home Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support individuals to maximise their independence, improve their quality of life, and remain safely in their own homes and communities.

As a Community Occupational Therapist, you will work with adults experiencing a range of physical and cognitive health challenges. You will assess functional needs, develop person-centred intervention plans, and collaborate closely with patients, families, carers, colleagues within the Home Team and partner agencies.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Contributing to Discharge to Assess pathways, ensuring timely hospital discharges and ongoing assessment and support within community settings.
• Providing elements of a Rapid Response service to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and respond promptly to changes in patients' functional abilities and care needs.
• Assessing and addressing occupational performance, mobility, equipment, adaptation, and environmental needs.
• Working collaboratively with patients, families, carers, health and social care professionals, and third-sector partners to develop coordinated care plans.
• Promoting independence, choice, dignity, and quality of life through personalised interventions approaches.
• Supporting anticipatory care planning and admission avoidance initiatives across community services.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Excellent assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving licence/able to travel around the region independently (outwith public transport routes/times) and access to transport (where required).

INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

NHS 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 PROTECTION

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

NHS 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 without exception 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.

WORK VISA

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UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION

NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.

Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).