Specialist Forensic OT – Secure Care

NHS National Services Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role at Rohallion Clinic, Murray Royal Hospital, Perth. The post sits within the AHP team delivering secure care across Medium and Low security settings, with supervision and CPD support available.

Applicants should hold a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration and have substantial post‑registration experience in mental health, ideally within a forensic setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration.
• Extensive post-registration experience, primarily in mental health.
• Experience in forensic settings preferred but not essential.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-professional team with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist OT input across both Medium and Low security settings.
• Develop, implement and review individual treatment plans.
• Engage in supervision and CPD to promote innovative practice.
• Collaborate with a multi-professional team to support service users.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Forensic Mental Health

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role at Rohallion Clinic, Murray Royal Hospital, Perth. The post sits within the AHP team delivering secure care across Medium and Low security settings, with supervision and CPD support available.

Applicants should hold a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration and have substantial post‑registration experience in mental health, ideally within a forensic setting.