NHS Highland
Rotational Occupational Therapist
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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.
Fixed Term Post up until 18/12/2026 (Secondment Opportunity)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and welcoming band five rotation.
This post is perfect for a new graduate OT or someone looking to broaden their experience within a varied rotational post.
In our band five rotation there are opportunities to rotate through:
- Orthopaedics
- Surgical
- Neuro / Stroke rehabilitation
- Wheelchair services
- The Inverness community teams
- The Emergency Department
In the post, you will work with patients with a wide variety of conditions and presentations.
In the acute hospital rotations, your focus will be on facilitating safe and timely discharges from the hospital setting.
In some parts of the rotation, there will be a requirement to work as part of an extended hours, seven day rota.
You will have opportunities for continuous professional development, engage in the North of Scotland Preceptorship programme, you will receive regular clinical supervision and you will have the opportunity to be involved in practice placement education.
Our Occupational Therapy teams are enthusiastic and friendly teams, who deliver a high quality service with a dynamic and patient centred approach.
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Inverness is the capital of the Scottish Highlands and offers a wide range of leisure opportunities for those looking to live in a beautiful city that is both well connected and is the gateway to the great outdoors.
A full driving licence is essential for this role.
Applicants that are due to obtain their Occupational Therapy qualification / HCPC Registration may be considered for this post.
Informal enquiries to:
- Jo Wilson, Lead Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital, 01463 705477
- Shonagh Reid, Specialist Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital, Shonagh.Reid1@nhs.scot, 01463 704293
Additional Information For Candidates
- Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
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- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdlabhairt na Gàidhlig.
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About NHS Highland
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .
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