Occupational Therapist
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a fixed-term, full-time Band 5 Occupational Therapy post within Acute Services at Gilbert Bain Hospital. It's suitable for new graduates or those seeking experience in a general ward setting. The role is part of a hospital-based multi-disciplinary team and is supported by the wider Occupational Therapy Service. The contract is until March 2027, covering a secondment, but is likely to be extended.
Useful to know
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:
257166
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - - £43,039)
Job closing date:
13/09/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Gilbert Bain Hospital
Employment type:
Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
07/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Shetland
Department:
Occupational Therapy
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Job Advert
Occupational Therapist (Ref: 257166)
Fixed term until 31/03/27
Full Time – 36 hours per week
Band 5 - Salary Range £34,544 – 43,039 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available
An opportunity has arisen for a fixed term, full-time Band 5 Occupational Therapy post within Acute Services in the Gilbert Bain Hospital. This is a great opportunity for a new graduate or someone looking for experience in a general ward setting. Although fixed term at present, this post is likely to be extended beyond the current date. The post sits as part of a hospital based multi-disciplinary team, and is supported by other staff within the Occupational Therapy Service.
This contract is for a fixed-term period until 31 st March 2027, to cover the secondment of another member of the team. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with you
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