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We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team at Peterhead Community Hospital.
This post is ideal for newly qualified Occupational Therapists looking to consolidate their skills in a supportive environment, as well as those with existing experience who are keen to develop their practice further within a community hospital setting.
About the role
As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will manage a designated caseload, delivering high-quality, person-centred assessments and interventions to support patients during their stay in the community hospital. Your work will play a vital role in enabling safe, timely and effective discharge, supporting patients to achieve maximum independence.
You will work as part of a well-established, multi-professional and multi-agency team, contributing to coordinated care planning and rehabilitation. You will also have opportunities to provide professional advice and support to occupational therapy support workers and students, helping to build skills and confidence across the service.
We offer
- A welcoming, experienced and supportive OT team
- Strong supervision and appraisal frameworks
- Excellent opportunities for learning, development and CPD, actively encouraged at all levels
- A service that values innovation, quality improvement and staff wellbeing
- The chance to work in a meaningful role where your contribution is genuinely valued
Please note: this is a static post and is not part of the NHS Grampian Band 5 OT rotational programme.
You will:
- Hold a BSc in Occupational Therapy
- Be HCPC registered (or eligible for registration)
- Have enthusiasm for community hospital rehabilitation and discharge planning
- Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
If you are looking for a supportive environment where you can grow, develop and make a lasting impact on patient care, we’d love to hear from you.
Interviews will take place week commencing 25 May 2026.
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Jill Barry
OT Team Lead, Peterhead Community Hospital
📞 01779 482409
Victoria Locke
Occupational Therapy Professional Lead, Aberdeenshire
✉️ Victoria.locke@nhs.scot
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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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