NR229973 - Occupational Therapist - Discharge to Assess
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Band 5 Occupational Therapist – Discharge to Assess (D2A)
Location: Moray Health & Social Care Partnership
Hours: 37 per week | Permanent
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Role Overview
The D2A team is therapy‑led, operational 7 days a week since 2021, and works alongside social care colleagues in START (Short Term Assessment & Reablement Team) and other services. Together we support early discharge from hospital, enabling patient assessment in their own homes with a rehabilitation focus. The goal is to maximise safety and independence in daily living activities through focused, goal‑oriented assessments that promote self‑management and overall wellbeing. This role is part of a wider expansion supported by Scottish Government funding to enhance Moray’s delivery of the NHS Grampian Home First and Unscheduled Care Improvement programmes.
Opportunities for Newly/Recently Qualified OTs
We understand the leap from student to practitioner and band 5 practitioner development — and we are here to guide you every step of the way.
* 🛫 Flying Start Programme
* 🧭 OT Preceptorship Programme
* 🤝 Dedicated mentoring and supervision
* 📚 Access to TURAS, in‑service training, and CPD opportunities
You’ll be part of a well‑established OT team with strong links across NHS Grampian and national networks, giving you a solid foundation to build your career.
Why Choose Moray?
* Work‑life balance: NHS Scotland has reduced the full‑time week to 37 hours, with further reduction to 36 hours per week planned for April 2026 with no change in pay!
* Stunning location: Moray offers coastal beauty, outdoor adventures, and a welcoming community.
* Career development: Opportunities to grow within a supportive, forward‑thinking team.
🔗 Explore Moray https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/moray-firth-p236771
📽️ Watch the Moray Lifestyle Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHFNBb3EVIQ
What You’ll Need
* A qualification in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registration
* A full UK driving licence
* Access to a vehicle with business insurance
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 27th November 2025.
Contact
Need more information? Please enquire to Dawn Duncan, Occupational Therapy Manager, Moray dawn.duncan@nhs.scot or Karen Erskine and Claire McCallum, D2A Team Leads, karen.erskine@nhs.scot claire.mccallum4@nhs.scot
Equal Opportunities
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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