260446 Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Orthopaedic Team, supporting patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery and trauma care. This fixed-term post runs to 31 March 2027, with an MDT providing supervision and development opportunities.

You will assess, rehabilitate, discharge plan and educate patients, contributing to service improvements and reduced length of stay, while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
• Passion for patient-centred care.
• Demonstrates clinical reasoning and organisational skills.
• Interest in orthopaedics and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support patients undergoing elective orthopaedic procedures, including hip and knee replacements.
• Deliver evidence-based rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Work closely with physiotherapists, nursing staff, consultants and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide patient and carer education to maximise independence and recovery.

Skills

HCPC registered

Excellent communication

Team-working

Clinical reasoning

Organisational skills

Orthopaedics & rehabilitation interest

Flexible start/finish times

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Orthopaedic Team, supporting patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery and also trauma patients.

This is a fixed term post until 31st March 27.

Working as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring patients receive high-quality assessment, rehabilitation, discharge planning and support throughout their stay. This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills within the busy orthopaedic service while contributing to service improvement and enhanced patient outcomes.

You Will

• Assess and support patients undergoing elective orthopaedic procedures, including hip and knee replacements.
• Deliver evidence-based rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Work closely with physiotherapists, nursing staff, consultants and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide patient and carer education to maximise independence and recovery

We Are Seeking An OT Who

• Is HCPC registered
• Has excellent communication and team-working skills.
• Is passionate about delivering patient-centred care.
• Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning and organisational skills.
• Has an interest in orthopaedics and rehabilitation.
• Is flexible with regard to start and finish times as required for patient’s needs
• Previous experience within acute care, and orthopaedics is essential.

We Will Offer

• A supportive and experienced MDT
• Opportunities for professional development and learning.
• Regular clinical supervision and peer support.
• The opportunity to contribute to innovative service developments aimed at improving patient outcomes and reducing hospital length of stay.
• Make a difference to patients' recovery and rehabilitation by joining our Orthopaedic Team. We look forward to hearing from you.

If 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: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

To 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

https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND

Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. Changes as of the 1 April 2025 to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership now sees more roles requiring PVG that may not have needed this check in the past. If you are successful in this role you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team. If you would like to read more information please visit: Disclosure levels - mygov.scot

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

Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.

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

If 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: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

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).