Occupational Therapist, Band 5, Caithness

[NHS Highland Resourcing]

CAITHNESS DISTRICT
WILLIAM SMITH HOUSE, THURSO

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
BAND 5
SALARY: (£31,892 - £39,735 PRO-RATA)
FIXED TERM / SECONDMENT TO 8^TH FEBRUARY 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic OT who would like to work in a community setting with acute in reach. This post would be suitable for an experienced or newly qualified B5.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an established team of Occupational Therapists. The focus for this post is provision of complex occupational therapy assessment and interventions to help maximise client function and independence focusing predominantly on rehabilitation and including the provision of equipment and adaptations.

The applicant should have effective communication, organisational and time management skills are essential as well as the ability to work independently and as part of the team.
We work with the adult population of Caithness within the hospital and the community setting, and you will be expected to work flexibly across the OT service.

You will work within Multidisciplinary Teams, supervise Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioners, and Occupational Therapy students. Regular supervision is provided (including peer supervision opportunities) and opportunities for ongoing professional development are encouraged

You should have a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.

You should be HCPC registered and have full UK driving licence and access to a car

This is a fixed term 32 hours per week post, worked in accordance with service requirements. The post is fixed term to 8^th February 2026.

Informal enquiries to: Jenny Peasley, Integrated Team Manager, [email protected], 07970167752.

Apply online via:- https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/J...l?JobId=211735

CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: Wednesday 28^th May 2025.

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