Occupational Therapist

NHS Highland; Wick; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Caithness Integrated Health and Social Care Team. You will work in Caithness General Hospital and across rural hospitals, providing in-reach and community support to maximise independence and safe discharge.

The role focuses on early assessment, discharge planning and rehabilitation within a multidisciplinary team, with travel across Caithness. A full driving licence is essential and HCPC registration is required.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is essential and access to a vehicle for work.
• HCPC registration with the Health and Care Professions Council is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-reach occupational therapy across Caithness General Hospital and rural/ community settings.
• Lead early assessment, discharge planning and rehabilitation to maximise independence.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with clinicians across acute, community and social care.
• Support safe, timely discharge and appropriate community follow-up.
• Travel across Caithness to meet service needs.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Caithness Integrated Health and Social Care Team.
This is a rewarding role offering a varied caseload across acute hospital in-reach, rural hospital support and community services. You will play a key role in supporting individuals to maximise independence, improve functional ability and ensure safe, timely discharge.
The post will primarily involve occupational therapy in-reach into Caithness General Hospital, working across acute admissions and rehabilitation wards, alongside providing support to rural hospitals and community settings across Caithness. The role focuses on early assessment, discharge planning and rehabilitation, helping to prevent unnecessary admissions and reduce delays.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, nurses, social care staff, GPs and other professionals, delivering coordinated, person-centred care.
This post is based in Caithness, the primary base is negotiable depending on location of successful applicant; travel will be required to acute & rural hospitals and community settings.
Hours are typically worked Monday to Friday, 9am5pm.
A full driving licence is essential, and access to a vehicle for work purposes may be required.
Applicants must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
For any queries please contact Jenny Peasley, Integrated Team Manager or Katie Webster, OT Professional Lead -
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.
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .