Occupational Therapist Band 5 or Band 6

NHS National Services Scotland; Invergordon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland seeks an Occupational Therapist for East Ross. This role includes assessing and treating patients within inpatient and community settings. Applicants should possess strong core Occupational Therapy skills and experience. The candidate will lead reablement packages and adjust treatment goals as necessary. The position is a fixed-term contract until September 2026, and requires a commitment to teamwork and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Good level of experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to set, monitor and adjust treatment goals.
• Experience with audit and service development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in an inpatient setting.
• Lead professional for clients receiving a reablement package.
• Ensure joint working and cross cover when necessary.

Skills

Core Occupational Therapy skills

Self-motivated approach

Teamwork ethic

Job description

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.

Band 6 and Band 5 considered

Fixed term contract until 11/09/2026 (Secondment Opportunity)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals seeking a post as an Occupational Therapist working with in East Ross.

This post will involve the successful applicant being responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients within an inpatient setting as well as community rehabilitation.

The post holder will also act as lead professional for clients who are receiving a reablement package and will set, monitor and adjust treatment goals as required.

Applicants should have a good level of experience as well as core Occupational Therapy skills. They should be able to demonstrate a self-motivated and dynamic approach, high professional commitment, a strong team-work ethic, and have previous experience of audit and service development.

A good team working ethic is essential to allow joint working and cross cover when necessary.

Informal enquiries to: Fiona Genney, AHP Team Lead, East Ross email [e-mail] or Gillian Murray, Integrated Team Manager (East Ross) Tel: [phone] or Email [e-mail]

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