Occupational Therapy Support Worker


Location
Inverness, Scotland
Salary
£29,103 - £31,409
Profession
Occupational therapy assistant
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
13 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Fixed-term or Secondment
Posted Date
31 Aug 2026
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Job details

  • Job reference: 258195
  • Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
  • Job closing date: 13/09/2026
  • Job Type: Administrative Services
  • Location: Raigmore Hospital
  • Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Job posted date: 30/08/2026
  • Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
  • Department: Occupational Therapy

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person with a special interest in Occupational Therapy to join the Occupational Therapy team at Raigmore in a fixed term role up until 28th December 2026.

The post will involve working alongside experienced team member to provide a high quality Occupational Therapy services to wide range of patients.

The post holder will be supported to build the skills and knowledge required to work with a variety of patient groups alongside the Occupational Therapy team.

You will be required to demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills in this post.

Flexible working arrangements may be considered for this role.

Weekend working patterns may be required in this role.

The post holder will have lots of opportunities for continued development.

Regular clinical supervision is provided and opportunities for ongoing professional development are encouraged.

A full current driving licence is beneficial.

Informal enquiries to : Jo Wilson, Lead Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital. Joanne.wilson15@nhs.scot 01463 705477

Simon White, Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital.

Simon.White10@nhs.scot 01463 704293

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This advert is for Occupational Therapy Support Worker with NHS Highland in Inverness, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 3 Occupational therapy assistant role. The advertised salary is £29,103 - £31,409. The contract type is Fixed-term or Secondment. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.

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