Job reference: 262215
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 28/10/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: County Community Hospital Invergordon
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week:36
Job posted date: 12/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Occupational Therapy - County Community Hospital, Invergordon

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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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals seeking a post as an Occupational Therapist working with in East Ross District.

This post will involve the successful applicant being responsible, as an autonomous practitioner, to provide Occupational Therapy to those adults that require it, within an integrated district team, including community services and input into the community hospital inpatient setting.

With support and supervision, the post holder will act as lead professional for a designated caseload coordinating aspects of health and social care delivery; providing a single point of contact for the person and their carer/s.

In conjunction with Band 6 colleagues; the post holder will provide day to day support to health care support workers regarding delegated duties.

Applicants should have a good level of core Occupational Therapy skills. They should be able to demonstrate a self motivated and dynamic approach, high professional commitment, a strong team-work ethic. A good team working ethic is essential to allow joint working and cross cover when necessary.

Informal enquiries to: Fiona Genney, AHP Team Lead (East Ross)- tel: 01349 853131 or email fiona.genney1@nhs.scot

Additional information for candidates
Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

• Apply online through Jobtrain
• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
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Supporting Documents

• Highland Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment (DOCX, KB)
• Job Description (PDF, KB)

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.