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Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner – Primary Care
Band 4 | Permanent
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Location: Linkwood Practice & Maryhill Practice, Elgin, Moray
Moray Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our expanding Primary Care Occupational Therapy Service. Established in April 2022, the service continues to grow, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative approach to supporting patients within GP practices.
About the Role
As a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner, you will work alongside qualified Occupational Therapists within the Linkwood and Maryhill GP practices.
You will be a key part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care team, contributing to high quality, person centred care.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Carrying out and adapting treatment plans and interventions as prescribed by an Occupational Therapist
• Supporting patients to maximise independence and adopt effective self management strategies
• Promoting health and wellbeing through targeted therapeutic approaches
• Working collaboratively within a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary environment
You will receive clinical supervision from a qualified Occupational Therapist and access to ongoing professional development.
Applicants should demonstrate relevant experience in a hospital, community, or care setting, along with a willingness to undertake further training.
About the Team
The Moray Occupational Therapy Service is well established, offering:
• Robust supervision and mentoring
• Strong quality assurance, audit, and review frameworks
• Close collaborative working with multidisciplinary colleagues across Moray, NHS Grampian, and national networks
A Great Place to Live and Work
Moray is an exceptionally beautiful part of Scotland with a welcoming community, stunning landscapes, and excellent quality of life.
Learn more here:
• Visit Scotland – Moray Firth: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/moray-firth-p236771
• Discover Moray (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHFNBb3EVIQ
Find Out More
For an informal discussion or to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact:
• Janet Thompson, Team Lead Primary Care Occupational Therapist
📧 janet.thompson2@nhs.scot
• Dawn Duncan, Occupational Therapy Manager, Moray
📧 dawn.duncan@nhs.scot
• Katie Parry, Deputy Occupational Therapy Manager, Moray
📧 katie.parry@nhs.scot
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
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