Occupational Therapist
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join NHS Tayside's Hyper Acute Stroke Unit at Ninewells Hospital. The role involves providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention to patients in the hyper acute and acute phases following stroke, focusing on early rehabilitation and complex discharge planning. You will manage a complex caseload, delivering timely specialist assessments and collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team. The post includes clinical leadership responsibilities, supporting junior staff and students, and contributing to service improvement. This role is suitable for experienced Band 5 OTs seeking to specialise in stroke or current Band 6 OTs looking to further their expertise.
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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:
257337
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
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:
Hyper Acute Stroke Unit
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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join NHS Tayside’s Hyper acute Stroke Unit at Ninewells Hospital ** as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist** .
You will work within a fast‑paced, specialist acute stroke service, providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention to patients in the hyper acute and acute phases following stroke. The role is central to supporting early rehabilitation, complex discharge planning, and recovery‑focused care in close collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
You will manage a complex caseload, delivering timely specialist assess
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