Occupational Therapist
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 25/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Forth Valley is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated HCPC registered Band 5 Occupational Therapist. This rotational post offers experience across various specialities including rehab, medical, surgical, orthopaedics, and community teams. You will provide comprehensive assessment, treatment, and management, working 36 hours per week over 7 days. Ability to travel across the service area is essential.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,544 – £34,544 — matches the national scale.
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Job reference:
257581
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - - £43,039)
Job closing date:
25/09/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Falkirk Community Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
11/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Forth Valley
Department:
Hospital at Home
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Job Advert
NHS Forth Valley is committed to providing you with the very best experience in your early career. We require an enthusiastic, hard working, motivated; HCPC registered Band 5 Occupational Therapist who is passionate about delivering high quality patient care.
This is a rotational post with rotations in various locations across Forth valley. Rotations include rehab specialities, medical, surgical, orthopaedics and community teams.
You will have opportunity to provide a comprehensive range of assessment, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral and liaison with a range of other agencies.
This post is for 36 hours per week. Services are provided over 7 days.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
For informal enquiries please contact [contact details removed] Lead [email removed] or Nicola Blair Team lead [email removed]
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