LJR261183 - Occupational Therapist

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Chalmers (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian, Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership, invites applications for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the team at Chalmers Hospital, Banff. This post is ideal for newly qualified OTs seeking to consolidate skills in a supportive community hospital setting.

You will manage a designated caseload, deliver person-centred assessments and interventions, enable safe and timely discharge, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maximise patient independence.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration (or eligibility) to practice.
• Interest in community hospital rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated caseload with person-centred assessments.
• Deliver interventions to support discharge and independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for care planning.
• Support OT students and staff with supervision and guidance.

Education

MSc/BSc Occupational Therapy

Job description

NHS Grampian

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care PartnershipWe have an exciting opportunity for a

Banff.This post is ideal for newly qualified Occupational Therapists looking to consolidate their skills in a supportive environment, as well as those with existing experience who are keen to develop their practice further within a community hospital setting.

NHS GrampianAberdeenshire Health and Social Care PartnershipWe have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team at Chalmers Hospital, Banff.This post is ideal for newly qualified Occupational Therapists looking to consolidate their skills in a supportive environment, as well as those with existing experience who are keen to develop their practice further within a community hospital setting.

About The Role

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will manage a designated caseload, delivering high-quality, person-centred assessments and interventions to support patients during their stay in the community hospital. Your work will play a vital role in enabling safe, timely and effective discharge, supporting patients to achieve maximum independence.

You will work as part of a well-established, multi-professional and multi-agency team, contributing to coordinated care planning and rehabilitation. You will also have opportunities to provide professional advice and support to occupational therapy support workers and students, helping to build skills and confidence across the service.

We offer

• A welcoming, experienced and supportive OT team
• Strong supervision and appraisal frameworks
• Excellent opportunities for learning, development and CPD, actively encouraged at all levels
• A service that values innovation, quality improvement and staff wellbeing
• The chance to work in a meaningful role where your contribution is genuinely valued

Please note: this is a static post and is not part of the NHS Grampian Band 5 OT rotational programme.

You Will

• Hold a MSc/BSc in Occupational Therapy
• Be HCPC registered (or eligible for registration)
• Have enthusiasm for community hospital rehabilitation and discharge planning
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

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.