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Band 3 Generic Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Support Worker
22.2 hours per week • Permanent
Stephen Hospital, Dufftown, Moray
Moray Health & Social Care Partnership
Are you passionate about helping people live healthier, more independent lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Generic Support Worker to join our friendly and dedicated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Teams at Stephen Hospital, located in the stunning Speyside area of Moray.
Why Join Us?
Stephen Hospital is one of Moray’s three community hospitals, serving a welcoming local population within one of Scotland’s most picturesque regions. Working here offers an excellent balance of professional fulfilment and quality of life.
About the Role
As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will:
- Support the delivery of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy programmes, both in the hospital and in patients’ homes
- Work under the clinical supervision of qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
- Demonstrate existing skills as a support worker in a hospital or community setting
- Be supported to undertake further training and development opportunities
What We Offer
You’ll be part of a well‑established, supportive team with:
- Robust supervision and mentoring structures
- Regular quality review and audit processes
- Strong local and national AHP and multidisciplinary links
- A commitment to helping you grow and succeed
About Moray
Moray is an extraordinary place to live and work—with beautiful coastlines, rolling countryside, historic towns, and vibrant local communities.
Discover more:
🌐 Visit Scotland – Moray Firth: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/moray-firth-p236771
🎥 Explore Moray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHFNBb3EVIQ
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. For more information, please contact:
- Katie Parry, Deputy Lead Occupational Therapist – katie.parry@nhs.scot
- Rasheila Patel, Community Team Lead Physiotherapist – rasheila.patel@nhs.scot
Interviews are on 11th June 2026 at Stephen Hospital, Dufftown.
Please note 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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