Job reference: 263928
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 18/11/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Raigmore Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Department: Occupational Therapy, Raigmore Hospital
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland

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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 opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, suitably experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy team at Raigmore Hospital.

The post will involve providing a high quality Occupational Therapy services across the acute orthopaedic wards within Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.

The post holder will provide comprehensive OT assessments and interventions to help maximise individual's function and independence.

In the acute setting, there is a focus on working towards safe and timely discharges through the use of Occupational Therapy skills and interventions. Close work with community services is required to work towards a home first approach to patient care.

You will be required to demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills in this post.

There will be a requirement to work as part of a seven day rota in this post.

The post holder will provide clinical supervision for junior and support staff and take an active role in Practice Placement Education.

Regular clinical supervision is provided and opportunities for ongoing professional development are encouraged.

A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy is required as is current HCPC registration.

A full current driving licence is required for this role.

Informal enquiries to: Jo Wilson, Lead Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital. Joanne.wilson15@nhs.scot 01463 705477
Simon White, Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist, Raigmore Hospital. Simon.White10@nhs.scot 01463 704293

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.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
• Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce.