Occupational Therapist

NHS Shetland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Island Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

NHS Shetland in Gilbert Bain Hospital is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Services team on a fixed-term, full-time basis (36 hours per week). The role sits within a hospital-based multidisciplinary team and offers a salary range of £34,544–£43,039 per annum, plus a Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 and relocation assistance up to £8,000.

Fixed-term until 31 March 2027 with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Must have valid HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a hospital multidisciplinary team in Acute Services.
• Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention in a general ward setting.
• Contribute to care planning and discharge arrangements.

Job description

Full Time 36 hours per week

Band 5 - Salary Range £34,544 43,039 per annum

Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum

Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available

An opportunity has arisen for a fixed term, full-time Band 5 Occupational Therapy post within Acute Services in the Gilbert Bain Hospital. This is a great opportunity for a new graduate or someone looking for experience in a general ward setting. Although fixed term at present, this post is likely to be extended beyond the current date. The post sits as part of a hospital based multi-disciplinary team, and is supported by other staff within the Occupational Therapy Service.

Occupational Therapist (Ref: 257166)

Fixed term until 31/03/27

Full Time 36 hours per week

Band 5 - Salary Range £34,544 43,039 per annum

Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum

Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available

An opportunity has arisen for a fixed term, full-time Band 5 Occupational Therapy post within Acute Services in the Gilbert Bain Hospital. This is a great opportunity for a new graduate or someone looking for experience in a general ward setting. Although fixed term at present, this post is likely to be extended beyond the current date. The post sits as part of a hospital based multi-disciplinary team, and is supported by other staff within the Occupational Therapy Service.

This contract is for a fixed-term period until 31 March 2027, to cover the secondment of another member of the team. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to and/or

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For an informal discussion, please contact Lorna Willis, Head of Occupational Therapy on 01595 744319 or Jen Roberts, Senior OT, on 01595 733022.

Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 6 October 2026 TBC

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

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