Band 6 Occupational Therapist
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
NHS Highland is seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Home First service. This role involves providing urgent assessment and intervention to adults at risk of hospital admission or needing support to return home. The post holder will deliver timely occupational therapy assessments in community and home environments, supporting individuals through intervention, rehabilitation, equipment, and adaptations. They will also facilitate safe discharge pathways and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires managing a complex caseload, providing clinical supervision, and contributing to service development.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
260185
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
04/10/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
RNI Community Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
18/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Occupational Therapy - Home First
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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.
NHS Highland is seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Home First service.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic clinician who is passionate about admission avoidance, early supported discharge, rehabilitation, and person-centred care delivered in people’s own homes.
Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will provide urgent assessment and intervention to adults who are at risk of hospital admission or who require timely support to return home safely following illness or injury.
The post holder will work autonomously to deliver timely and high‑q
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