Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join their Occupational Therapy team for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves aiding individuals in regaining their independence and confidence, working with a well-established integrated team. The position requires HCPC registration, a current full UK driving license, and offers a competitive salary plus allowances. This position is vital for contributing to the health services in the Western Isles, where you'll work across various locations. The closing date for applications is January 5th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Requires evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Accessible vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Support people to regain confidence and independence.
• Work within the Short-Term Assessment and Reablement Team.
• Provide Occupational Therapy services in the community.

Skills

HCPC registered

Evidence of continuing professional development

Current full UK driving licence

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.

Occupational Therapist

Band 6 £41,608 – 50,702 per annum

Plus, Distant Island Allowance £1,406 per annum

37 hrs per week

12 month fixed term contract

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy team to play a fundamental part in supporting people to regain confidence and independence in the things that matter to them.

This vacancy has arisen due to an internal secondment opportunity.

You will be part of the well‑established Short‑Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) which currently operates in Stornoway and surrounding areas, with the Health and Social Care Partnership further expanding this service to areas on rural Lewis. The START team comprises Reablement Workers, Care and Support Supervisors, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapy. Our START OTs also work in the hospital covering the general medical and surgical case load.

The role will include shift patterns across 7 days – on average one weekend a month.

You must be an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist and must produce evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

We offer the support of a professional and well‑established integrated team who provide the Occupational Therapy service to people in the Western Isles.

Support, supervision and CPD are integral to this job. Contributing to service development and modernisation is encouraged at all levels.

You will require a current full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for which allowances will be payable.

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For informal discussion or further information about this exciting opportunity please contact: Jenny Hill, Occupational Therapy Team Lead on email [e-mail] or 01851 448530.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

Closing Date 5th January 2026.