Specialist Adult Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Specialist Adult Mental Health Occupational Therapist
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Job reference:
260042
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
28/10/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Lawson Memorial Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
12/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Occupational Therapy, Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie
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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.
Are you interested in being part of the Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care Team?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to join our community mental health service within the Integrated team.
You must have a BSC in Occupational Therapy and relevant post graduate therapy experience in Mental Health and be registered with the Health Professions Council. You will provide Mental Health occupational therapy care and support to patients in their own homes and other community settings across Sutherland with a caseload that covers generic adult mental health.
A Full UK manual driving licence is essential and whilst a pool car may be available, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.
Informal enquiries to Heather Taylor – (apply through the link on this page)
Additional information for candidates
Flexible Working
Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.
How to apply
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Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
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Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
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