NHS Lothian
259170 (MG) Band 5 Occupational Therapist
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Band 5 Occupational Therapists
Permanent positions, 36hrs across RIE & WGH
We are now recruiting for Band 5 Occupational Therapists (OT’s) to join our team working across the acute sites of Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Western General Hospital.
All positions are permanent and we have a combination of both static and rotational posts. Some of the clinical areas, to name a few are: Oncology, Major Trauma Centre, Dept. Clinical Neurosciences, Regional Infectious Diseases Unit, MAU and Frailty. This is an exciting opportunity for new graduates who would be available to work from October and anyone looking to enhance their skills and experience in the acute setting.
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We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking, enthusiastic, motivated and flexible OT’s to join our team and the successful candidates will be supported by a highly skilled team of Occupational Therapists. Therapy services support staff development through appraisal process, supervision and CPD opportunities.
There will be a commitment to weekend working in the occupational therapy team at both RIE and WGH as part of the 5 over 7 day working pattern.
As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit:.
Informal Enquiries
We welcome and would encourage informal enquiries via the telephone in the first instance and prior to submitting an application. If this post sounds appealing and you would like further details, please contact:
Angela Bryce, Site Lead OT, Western General Hospital
Tel: 0131 537-1290
Amanda Maitland, OT Team Lead, WGH
Tel: 0131-537-3014
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