261448 Occupational Therapist

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to cover a period of leave in the Acute physical setting at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. The post offers development for Band 5 and a structured rotation, supported by experienced staff to enhance clinical and leadership skills.

The role involves a 7-day service with weekend and public holiday terms, potential community rotations, and a strong CPD framework. Informal enquiries should be directed to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Interest in working in the Acute physical setting
• Band 5 development opportunities
• Willingness to travel for Community rotation between DGRI and Mountainhall Treatment Centre

Responsibilities

• Rotational programme across acute hospital specialties including Medical/Surgical, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation and Medicine for the Elderly
• Provide a 7-day OT service with weekend and public holiday rota
• Deliver rehabilitation services in hospital or via community rotation (home visits)
• Engage in CPD with supervision under TURAS framework

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.

For informal enquires , please contact [e-mail]

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