Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Peterhead Community Hospital. This post is suitable 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.
Responsibilities
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
You will
* Hold a 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
Additional information
Interviews will take place the week commencing 25 May 2026. An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. For adjustments during recruitment, please contact our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity: gram.recruitment@nhs.scot. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person; alternative arrangements or adjustments can be considered to ensure accessibility.
How to apply
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Some vacancies may be internal to NHS Grampian. For help to complete an application on Jobtrain, please follow the accessibility and support links in the Jobtrain system. Ensure your email address is accurate and that your address matches your current place of residence. Check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates. Once submitted, you will be unable to make amendments.
Equality and inclusion
NHS Grampian is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society. If you need adjustments during recruitment, please contact gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
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