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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.
Summer Student Placement – Occupational Therapy
Band 2 £26,696 - £28,988 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance £1461 per annum
6 – 8 week summer post
(July - September – dates negotiable)
36 hours per week
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Student Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy team over the summer months. You would play a fundamental part in supporting people to regain confidence and independence in the things that matter to them.
This is not a formal student placement but would be suitable for an Occupational Therapy student who wishes to gain additional experience in working in the Occupational Therapy department, in the Western Isles Hospital and supporting with the administrative role.
The Western Isles Hospital is situated in Stornoway on the beautiful Island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. The island is served by excellent communications links with the Scottish mainland and is ideally situated for a wide range of cultural and outdoor leisure activities.
We offer the support of a professional and well-established integrated team of Occupational Therapy staff who work across the Western Isles
Applications from students on completion of year 2 or 3 of studying will be considered.
The hours will be 36 per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 16:30. All summer student placements are paid at Band 2 and are for a fixed term period.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).
For informal discussion or further information about this exciting opportunity please contact: Sonja Smit, Occupational Therapy Services Manager on telephone 01851 822847.
Closing Date 1st May 2026