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Join Our Discharge 2 Assess Team as a Band 3 Generic Therapy Support Worker (Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy)
Location: Moray H&SCP
Hours: 2 Full-Time Posts (2 x 37 hours pw)
Working Pattern: Thursday to Monday
Contract: Permanent
Looking for a role where you can make a real difference?
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic Support Workers to join our Discharge to Assess (D2A) Team in Moray. This is your chance to be part of a therapy-led, patient-focused service that helps people return home safely and regain independence after hospital discharge.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Hands-On Impact: Support patients in their own homes, helping them achieve their goals and live independently.
- Team Spirit: Work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, other Support Workers in D2A and START (Short Term Assessment & Reablement Team)
- Professional Growth: Learn new skills, receive clinical supervision, and access training opportunities.
- Work-Life Balance: NHS Scotland’s full-time week is now 37 hours, reducing to 36 hours in April 2026 with no loss of pay.
- Beautiful Location: Moray offers stunning scenery and a fantastic quality of life.
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What We’re Looking For
- Experience in hospital or community care settings as a Support Worker
- Interest in therapy and rehabilitation.
- Willingness to learn and develop through training.
- A caring, proactive approach to supporting patients.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy programmes under supervision.
- Help patients achieve independence in daily activities.
- Promote health, wellbeing, and self-management.
Ready to take the next step?
Contact:
- Claire McCallum, D2A Team Lead – claire.mccallum4@nhs.scot
- Karen Erskine, D2A Team Lead – karen.erskine@nhs.scot
- Dawn Duncan, Occupational Therapy Manager – dawn.duncan@nhs.scot
Interviews are scheduled for 3rd March 2026 at Dr Grays Hospital.
Please note - this post may close early due to volume of applicants.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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