Band 5 Occupational Therapist — In‑Reach & Community Rehab

NHS Highland; Wick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Caithness Integrated Health and Social Care Team is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. The post focuses on early assessment, discharge planning and rehabilitation, with in-reach into Caithness General Hospital and support to rural hospitals and community settings across Caithness.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to maximise independence and safe, timely discharge, across acute admissions and community services, with a flexible base in Caithness, travel as needed.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Full driving licence essential.
• Travel to acute and rural hospitals and community settings.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Responsibilities

• Early assessment and discharge planning.
• Rehabilitation across acute admissions and rehabilitation wards.
• In-reach to Caithness General Hospital and support to rural hospitals.
• Deliver person-centered care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Job description

Caithness Integrated Health and Social Care Team is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. The post focuses on early assessment, discharge planning and rehabilitation, with in-reach into Caithness General Hospital and support to rural hospitals and community settings across Caithness.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to maximise independence and safe, timely discharge, across acute admissions and community services, with a flexible base in Caithness, travel as needed.