Community Occupational Therapist
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 21.6
- Hours / week
- 21.6
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Dumfries & Galloway is seeking a motivated Community Occupational Therapist to join the Stewartry Home Team. This role involves supporting adults with physical and cognitive health challenges to maximize independence and remain safely in their homes. You will assess functional needs, develop person-centred intervention plans, and collaborate with patients, families, and partner agencies. The position focuses on timely hospital discharges, preventing admissions, and addressing various occupational and environmental needs.
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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:
256164
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
17/09/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Gardenhill Health Centre
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
21.6
Job posted date:
03/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Department:
Stewartry Home Team
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Job Advert
NHS Dumfries & Galloway is seeking a motivated and compassionate Community Occupational Therapist to join our Stewartry Home Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support individuals to maximise their independence, improve their quality of life, and remain safely in their own homes and communities.
As a Community Occupational Therapist, you will work with adults experiencing a range of physical and cognitive health challenges. You will assess functional needs, develop person-centred intervention plans, and collaborate closely with patients, families, carers, colleagues within the Home Team and partner agencies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Contributing to Discharge to Assess pathways, ensuring timely hospital discharges and ongoing assessment and support within community settings.
- Providing elements of a Rapid Response service to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and respond promptly to changes in patients' functional abiliti
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