261448 Occupational Therapist

NHS Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Acute physical team on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027. The post offers a rotational programme across Medical/Surgical, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation and Medicine for the Elderly, with weekend and public holiday work as part of the rota.

You will be supported by experienced staff and will have opportunities to develop both clinical and leadership skills, with a possible Community Rotation between DGRI

Qualifications

• The post is in an Acute physical setting with a rotation across key specialties.
• Fixed term post until 2027-03-31.
• This role supports CPD with supervision and TURAS framework.
• Rotation between DGRI and Mountainhall Community Rehab Unit with travel to community settings.
• Ability to travel independently for community rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment within the acute hospital.
• Participate in a 6-monthly rotation across Medical/Surgical, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation and Elderly Care.
• Contribute to discharge planning and patient rehabilitation goals.
• Work weekends and public holidays as part of rota.

Skills

Clinical skills

Leadership potential

Willing to cover weekends

Job description

We require an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist, with an interest in working in the Acute physical setting, to join our team to cover a period of leave. If you are looking to develop your Band 5 skills this post would also be suitable for you. You will be supported by experienced staff and will have the opportunity to develop both clinical and leadership skills.

This is a fixed term post available until 31/03/27.

Skills

The post will be based mainly at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary within the Therapies Dept. The rotational programme (6 monthly) enables you to develop skills, both clinically and Leadership pillar of practice, and gain experience across a range of acute hospital specialities including:

• Medical / Surgical – including Emergency Department and Admissions Unit
• Orthopaedics
• Rehabilitation
• Medicine for the Elderly.

You may also be able to complete a new rotation between DGRI and Community Rehab Unit based at Mountainhall Treatment centre Dumfries. This will allow you to deliver rehabilitation services and offers the opportunity to develop skills in providing ongoing rehabilitation for patients either as out patients or within their own homes. Ability to travel independently is required for this Community rotation.

The Acute OT service currently provides a 7 day service and you would be expected to work at weekends and PH as part of an agreed rota. This will be discussed at interview.

The service offers a friendly and supportive working environment which actively supports CPD along with established supervision appraisal system (TURAS) and work based training.

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/

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.

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 sponsored BEFORE 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).

Benefits

• Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all our hospital sites.

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