Job reference: 261448
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 30/10/2026
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 36
Location: Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
Department: Occupational Therapy

We require an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist, with an interest in working in the Acute physical setting, to join our team to cover a period of leave. If you are looking to develop your Band 5 skills this post would also be suitable for you. You will be supported by experienced staff and will have the opportunity to develop both clinical and leadership skills.

This is a fixed term post available until 31/03/27.

The post will be based mainly at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary within the Therapies Dept. The rotational programme (6 monthly) enables you to develop skills, both clinically and Leadership pillar of practice, and gain experience across a range of acute hospital specialities including:

• Medical / Surgical – including Emergency Department and Admissions Unit
• Orthopaedics
• Rehabilitation
• Medicine for the Elderly

You may also be able to complete a new rotation between DGRI and Community Rehab Unit based at Mountainhall Treatment centre Dumfries. This will allow you to deliver rehabilitation services and offers the opportunity to develop skills in providing ongoing rehabilitation for patients either as out patients or within their own homes. Ability to travel independently is required for this Community rotation.

The Acute OT service currently provides a 7 day service and you would be expected to work at weekends and PH as part of an agreed rota. This will be discussed at interview.

The service offers a friendly and supportive working environment which actively supports CPD along with established supervision appraisal system (TURAS) and work based training.

For informal enquiries, please contact Naomi.yule@nhs.scot

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Equality and diversity: NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.