Job reference: 261257
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 03/11/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
Employment type: Staff Bank
Hours Per Week: Bank - hours as required by service
Department: Occupational Therapy

Job Advert
The Acute Occupational Therapy Service is seeking enthusiastic and experienced Specialist Occupational Therapists to join our Bank workforce. Opportunities are available across a variety of clinical specialties within Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, including:

• Orthopaedics
• Medical Wards & Assessment Unit
• Rehabilitation Services
• Care of the Elderly
• Surgical Wards

These are bank opportunities, offering flexible work on an "as and when required" basis. Successful applicants must be willing to work weekends, PH and if possible days through out week, as service needs dictate.

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

• A commitment to delivering a high standard of patient care
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Reliability and professionalism
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to be considered for a bank opportunity within our Acute Occupational Therapy Service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Contact: For an informal discussion about the opportunities available, in the first instance, please contact Shelagh Kingstree, Acute AHP Manager - shelagh.kingstree@nhs.scot / Tel: 01387 241424

Right to Work: If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Application Process
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Important: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date however please be aware that a vacancy may close early due to volume of applications, therefore you should not delay in submitting your application.

Disclosure: Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check (PVG). If successful you will be notified which level of check is required.

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