Job details
- Job reference: 259187
- Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - - £43,039)
- Job closing date: 13/11/2026
- Job Type: Allied Health Professions
- Location: Kincardine Community Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 16/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: Occupational Therapy
Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership - Occupational Therapist
Kincardine Community Hospital, Stonehaven
Band 5, Full Time (36 hours per week)An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Occupational Therapy team at Kincardine Community Hospital in Stonehaven. You will manage a designated caseload, providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention to support patients to achieve their goals, maximise their independence and enable safe and timely discharge from hospital.
Working as part of a well-established multidisciplinary and multi-agency team, you will contribute to coordinated, person-centred care and work closely with patients, families, carers and colleagues across hospital and community services. You will also have opportunities to develop your skills in supporting and supervising Occupational Therapy support staff and students.
We are committed to supporting your professional development. Regular supervision and development opportunities are well established within the service, with continuous professional development actively encouraged. You will also be supported to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or an existing Band 5 looking to further develop their knowledge, confidence and clinical skills within a supportive team.
Please note: this is a static post and is not part of the NHS Grampian Band 5 OT rotational programme.
You must:
- Hold a MSc/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
- Hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes
Informal enquiries to: Stephanie Fergusson, Occupational Therapy Team Lead, KCH, Stephanie.fergusson@nhs.scot; or Victoria Locke, Occupational Therapy Professional Lead, Aberdeenshire, Victoria.locke@nhs.scot.
Please note that this post may close early due to the volume of applications received.
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