SP234219 - Occupational Therapy Healthcare Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Occupational Therapy Healthcare Support Worker to join our Stroke Rehabilitation service at Woodend Hospital. This post will involve working directly alongside the specialist Occupational Therapy and wider multi-disciplinary teams to deliver clinical assessment, rehabilitation plans and techniques to increase patient’s independence to engage in meaningful activities of daily living following stroke. The majority of interventions will take place within the Stroke Rehabilitation wards at Woodend Hospital, but will also involve visits to patient’s homes, community areas and places of work to ensure support and ongoing rehabilitation during transition from hospital to home. The post holder will require a valid Driving Licence for driving within the UK, and have access to a car for work purposes.

Extensive experience of working within both hospital and community healthcare settings in an OT or related environment is required for this post. Applicants will require knowledge of stroke and varying medical conditions, occupational therapy equipment, have excellent communication and IT skills.

Regular supervision and training are integral parts of the job, as is service development and improvement.

There may be a requirement in the future for weekend working / Public holiday working to meet the service needs.

Applications must be fully completed. Partly completed applications will not be considered.

We are a welcoming team, and would encourage applicants to visit our rehabilitation unit prior to interview to gain a greater understanding of the role.

Interviews will involve a practical element, therefore in person interviews only. We are unable to support any online interviews for this post.

Interview date – 10th February 2026.

The closing date for this post may change to an earlier date should sufficient applications be received.

For further enquiries please contact:

• Aideen Mitchell - Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy at Woodend Hospital. Telephone 01224 556379, mobile 07747765134, email aideen.mitchell@nhs.scot
• Rachael Borzoni – Occupational Therapy Operational Lead for SOARS, Woodend Hospital. Telephone 01224 556379, mobile 07876258990, email rachael.borzoni@nhs.scot

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

As from 1/4/26, 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.

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Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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