Occupational Therapist

Temporary Staffing Agency TSA LTD; Inverness; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Temporary Staffing Agency TSA LTD in the Highlands, Scotland, is recruiting an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join an NHS Integrated Community Team on a locum basis. The role involves delivering community-based rehabilitation and supporting individuals to maximise independence.

You will handle OT assessments, care planning, and intervention in patients' homes and local services, supervise non-registered staff, and ensure high standards of patient care while meeting travel

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent in community services.
• Strong assessment, rehabilitation and care planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT assessments, develop care plans and deliver home/community-based interventions.
• Support individuals to maximise independence, safety and quality of life.
• Supervise non-registered staff and contribute to service delivery.

Skills

Assessment skills

Care planning

Independent working

Supervising non-registered staff

Documentation skills

Driving licence

Education

HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Locum Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Integrated Community Team - Highlands, Scotland

Temporary Staffing Agency (TSA) is recruiting an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join an NHS Integrated Community Team in the Highlands, Scotland on a locum basis.

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Rate: £32

Location: Highlands, Scotland

Working Pattern: Full Time

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Occupational Therapist to work within an Integrated Community Team, delivering high-quality, community-based rehabilitation and support services across the Highlands.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, carrying out occupational therapy assessments, care planning, and intervention within patients' homes and community settings. You will play a key role in supporting individuals to maximise their independence, safety, and quality of life.

The role will also involve providing guidance and support to non-registered staff, contributing to the effective delivery of community services and ensuring high standards of patient care.

Requirements

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
• Previous experience working at Band 6 level or equivalent
• Experience working within community-based services
• Strong assessment, rehabilitation, and care planning skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Experience supporting and supervising non-registered staff
• Excellent communication, organisational, and documentation skills
• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Access to a car is desirable due to the geographical nature of the area
• Muct be willing to have a PVG processed
• Must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the assignment

Additional Information

• This role covers a large geographical area within the Highlands.
• Hospital Accommodation is not available, although guidance to local accommodation contacts can be provided if required.