Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 5
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join NHS Tayside on a comprehensive rotation programme within the Dundee HSCP Occupational Therapy Service. The role involves providing occupational therapy assessment, treatment, discharge planning, and onward referral across various clinical areas like Amputee Therapy, Acute Medical, Stroke, Orthopaedics, and Medicine for Elderly. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, supported by senior staff, and contribute to service development. The position requires HCPC registration and involves a 5 out of 7 days service rota.
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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:
257351
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
03/09/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Ninewells Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
20/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Tayside
Department:
Occupational Therapy
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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.
Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership
Ninewells Hospital / Royal Victoria Hospital, Dundee
Occupational Therapist
Rotational Band 5 (x2 posts)
T here is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to work as a permanent member of staff on our comprehensive rotation programme within Dundee HSCP Occupational Therapy Service.
This rotation provides opportunities to work in:
- Amputee Therapy
- Acute Medical Service
- Acute Stroke
- Orthopaedics
- Medicine for Elderly
- Stroke / neuro rehabilitation
We are looking for individuals who will provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment, discharge pla
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