Occupational Therapist

NHS Grampian; Stonehaven; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian seeks an enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Kincardine Community Hospital team in Stonehaven. This permanent, full-time post offers 36 hours per week and a varied caseload to support patients to maximise independence and safe discharge from hospital.

Working within a friendly multidisciplinary team, you will assess, treat and discharge plan with colleagues across hospital and community services, with ongoing CPD and supervision opportunities.

Qualifications

• MSc/BSc in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration (or eligible).
• Enthusiasm for community hospital rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Full UK driving licence with car access.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated caseload and provide OT assessment and intervention.
• Support patients to maximise independence and safe discharge from hospital.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community services.
• Opportunity to supervise OT support staff and students.

Skills

Teamwork

Discharge planning

Patient-centred care

Education

MSc/BSc in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership - Occupational Therapist

Location: Kincardine Community Hospital, Stonehaven

Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)

Hours: 36 hours per week, Full Time

Employment type: Permanent

Closing date: 13/11/2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Occupational Therapy team at Kincardine Community Hospital in Stonehaven. You will manage a designated caseload, providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention to support patients to achieve their goals, maximise their independence and enable safe and timely discharge from hospital.

Working as part of a well-established multidisciplinary and multi-agency team, you will contribute to coordinated, person-centred care and work closely with patients, families, carers and colleagues across hospital and community services. You will also have opportunities to develop your skills in supporting and supervising Occupational Therapy support staff and students.

We are committed to supporting your professional development. Regular supervision and development opportunities are well established within the service, with continuous professional development actively encouraged. You will also be supported to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or an existing Band 5 looking to further develop their knowledge, confidence and clinical skills within a supportive team.

Please note: this is a static post and is not part of the NHS Grampian Band 5 OT rotational programme.

You must:

• Hold a MSc/BSc in Occupational Therapy
• Be HCPC registered (or eligible for registration)
• Have enthusiasm for community hospital rehabilitation and discharge planning
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes

Informal enquiries to:

Stephanie Fergusson, Occupational Therapy Team Lead, KCH, [e-mail]; or Victoria Locke, Occupational Therapy Professional Lead, Aberdeenshire, [e-mail].

Additional information for candidates

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NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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