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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the East Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care Team.
This post offers the opportunity for a highly motivated and confident Band 6 to join the team. The role offers experience across both ward and community settings, with a strong re-ablement focus.
Applicants must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the Health Professional Council and have a broad skill mix or the willingness to expand their skill set as required in a fully integrated Occupational Therapy setting.
Effective communication, organisational and time management skills are essential as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Based at the Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie, the successful candidate will be expected to work across our sister hospital in Bonar Bridge and the surrounding remote and rural community.
Regular supervision and support will be provided as will the opportunity to self-develop through the use of an annual appraisal and a personal development plan
The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision and day to day workload management of Band 4 assistants. The department is keen to continue to support student placements.
A full UK driving licence is essential and a pool car will be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.
This is a permanent full-time post of 37 hours per week, worked in accordance with service requirements.
Informal enquiries to: Heather Taylor, Integrated Team Manager, Tel e-mail or Sarah Smythe, Tel e-mail, .
Additional Information For Candidates
Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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