Occupational Therapist
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Caithness Integrated Health and Social Care Team. The role involves a varied caseload across acute hospital in-reach, rural hospital support, and community services, focusing on early assessment, discharge planning, and rehabilitation. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to maximise patient independence and ensure safe, timely discharge. The primary base is negotiable, but travel to various settings will be required.
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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 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257501
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
06/09/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Caithness General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
21/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Occupational Therapy
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Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Caithness Integrated Health and Social Care Team.
This is a rewarding role offering a varied caseload across acute hospital in-reach, rural hospital support and community services. You will play a key role in supporting individuals to maximise independence, improve functional ability and ensure safe, timely discharge.
The post will primarily involve occupational therapy in-reach into Caithness General Hospital, working across acute admissions and rehabilitation wards, alongside providing support to rural hospitals and community settings across Caithness. The role focuses on early assessment, discharge planning and rehabilitation, helping to prevent unnecessary admissions and reduce delays.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, nurses, social care staff, GPs and other professionals, delivering coordinated,
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