Occupational Therapist

Overview

We require an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist, with an interest in working in the Acute physical setting, to join our team. This is a fixed term post for 7 months starting no earlier than 1 May 2026. If you are looking to develop your higher Band 5 skills this post would also be suitable for you. You will be supported by experienced staff and will have the opportunity to develop both clinical and leadership skills.

The post will be based mainly at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI) within the Therapies Department. The rotational programme (6 monthly) enables you to develop skills, both clinically and under the Leadership pillar of practice, and gain experience across a range of acute hospital specialties including:

• Medical / Surgical – including Emergency Department and Admissions Unit
• Orthopaedics
• Rehabilitation
• Medicine for the Elderly

You may also be able to complete a new rotation between DGRI and Community Rehab Unit based at Mountainhall Treatment Centre Dumfries. This will allow you to deliver rehabilitation services and offers the opportunity to develop skills in providing ongoing rehabilitation for patients either as out patients or within their own homes. Ability to travel independently is required for this Community rotation.

The Acute OT service currently provides a 7 day service and you would be expected to work at weekends and Public Holidays as part of an agreed rota. This will be discussed  service offers a friendly and supportive working environment which actively supports CPD along with established supervision appraisal system (TURAS) and work based training.

For informal enquires, please contact Naomi.yulet

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As from 1st April 2026
, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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