Job Title
Occupational Therapist – Band 5
Job Overview
This post offers an exciting opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Dr Grays Hospital (DGH) in-patient team as part of the wider Moray Occupational Therapy service. Dr Grays is a busy district general hospital that includes the Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU), Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) unit, general medical wards, the Emergency Department, and a surgical ward. The role involves providing prompt triage, assessment and treatment of patients to maximise independence and facilitate timely discharge as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will also work closely with the therapy-led Discharge 2 Assess (D2A) team based within DGH to activate early supported discharge home.
Key Responsibilities
• Triage, assess and treat patients to enable timely discharge. • Work within a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient independence. • Support the D2A (Discharge 2 Assess) team to facilitate early supported discharge.
Team & Supervision
The Wider Moray Occupational Therapy Team comprises:
* Inpatient Occupational Therapy services
* Community rehabilitation Occupational Therapy
* Primary Care Occupational Therapy
* Paediatric Occupational Therapy
* D2A (Discharge 2 Assess)
Newly qualified Occupational Therapists will receive mentoring and support to complete Flying Start and Occupational Therapy Preceptorship programmes within the first 6‑12 months post registration. The team offers robust supervision, mentoring, quality review and audit frameworks.
Location & Hours
Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin
37 hours per week, Permanent Full‑time position.
Development & Work‑Life Balance
NHS Scotland has reduced the full‑time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 (and from 36 hours from 1 April 2026) with no change in pay. Reduction applies pro‑rata for part‑time staff. The role promotes a supportive work/life balance.
Contact & Application
For further information, please contact:
* Zoey Simpson, Team Lead Occupational Therapist DGH – zoey.simpson@nhs.scot or 01343 567338
* Dawn Duncan, Lead Occupational Therapist Moray – dawn.duncan@nhs.scot
* Katie Parry, Deputy Lead Occupational Therapist – katie.parry@nhs.scot
Please apply by completing the application process on Jobtrain. Do NOT upload a CV; it will not be used for shortlisting.
Equality, Diversity & Accessibility
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society. As a disability‑confident employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
EEO Statement
Health and Social Care, NHS Scotland. Equal Opportunities statement: 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.
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