Rotational Occupational Therapist: Acute & Community Care

NHS Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our rotational OT service across acute and community settings. The post involves working in orthopaedics, acute medicine, stroke, and Children & Young People’s Services, with a focus on promoting independence and timely discharge.

You will rotate through a range of clinical areas, with opportunities for CPD and supervision within a supportive team, contributing to high-quality patient care across NHS Borders.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Experience in acute or community settings is desirable

Responsibilities

• Carry out occupational therapy assessments and interventions across acute and community settings.
• Collaborate with MDTs to plan discharges and maximise independence.
• Support service development and CPD through supervision and training.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Assessment & planning

Education

Bachelors in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registered

Job description

NHS Borders is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our rotational OT service across acute and community settings. The post involves working in orthopaedics, acute medicine, stroke, and Children & Young People’s Services, with a focus on promoting independence and timely discharge.

You will rotate through a range of clinical areas, with opportunities for CPD and supervision within a supportive team, contributing to high-quality patient care across NHS Borders.