NR245854 – Rotational Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Band 5 Occupational Therapist Rotational post 36 hours per week, Fixed term/Secondment post

We are delighted to advertise a full-time Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapy post within our exciting and varied rotation. This post is offered on a fixed term/secondment basis for 8 months & provides the opportunity for an innovative, enthusiastic therapist to gain experience within a rotation in the Acute Sector, and Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership.

The post will involve working closely with Senior Occupational Therapists and multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams to assess and treat patients with a variety of conditions in a number of settings, both inpatient and community.

At present, current rotations include Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics, Acute Stroke, Medical, Surgical, Critical Care, Oncology, Vascular, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Stroke Rehabilitation, Frailty assessment and rehabilitation, and Community Rehabilitation.

Opportunities for continuous personal development (CPD) are encouraged with regular supervision, Preceptorship for newly qualified Occupational Therapists, in-service training programme and access to Band 5 Support Group

Applicants must be registered with HCPC or be due to register in the coming months, have a valid full UK Drivers Licence, and access to a car for work purposes.

There may be a requirement in the future for weekend working / Public holiday working to meet the service needs.

Interviews will involve a practical element, therefore in person interviews only. We are unable to support any online interviews for this post. There may be future opportunities for temporary/fixed term posts in addition to the current vacancy offered.

Interviews planned for week commencing 31st August

We are a welcoming team, and would encourage applicants to make contact with us, or arrange a visit to our service prior to interview to gain a greater understanding of the post.

For further enquiries please contact:

• Janet Christie Lead Occupational Therapist at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. email

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.

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Please note – If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.