Specialist Occupational Therapist

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.

Full time, Fixed term contract up until 31/01/2027 – covering Maternity Leave

Part time considered, days and hours to be discussed

We are a small and friendly team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. We are based in the purpose built Badenoch & Strathspey Community Hospital in Aviemore.

We work with the adult population in the hospital in and the community setting of Badenoch & Strathspey. Our patients are mainly older adults, and people with long term conditions.

We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join us in a temporary role covering maternity leave.

Experience of working in a similar role is essential.

Peer support and clinical supervision is provided by our very experienced Occupational Therapy Team.

You will assist with the clinical supervision and day to day workload management of Support Workers.

You should have a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.

You should be HCPC registered and have full UK driving licence (manual), and access to a car.

Please feel free to get in touch to discuss hours and to find out more about the job. We also welcome pre-arranged visits from potential applicants.

Informal enquiries to: Lindsay Tinney, Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist Tel: 01479 812618 email: lindsay.tinney@nhs.scot

Jane Carr, AHP Team Lead Tel: 07866 036 322 email: jane.carr3@nhs.scot

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• Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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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.

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