NHS Grampian
FP25O015 - TL258663 - Occupational Therapist
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Job Opportunity
We are in the fortunate position to be recruiting to a Band 5 Occupational Therapist position within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as part of the Frailty Service Expansion.
About the Role
This is an exciting time to join the Frailty Service within NHS Grampian. Frailty care has been identified as a strategic priority across the organisation, supported by significant investment and a commitment to delivering excellent care for older adults across acute, community and specialist services.
As part of a major service expansion, including the opening of a new acute frailty ward in November 2026, we are recruiting across a range of professional groups, including medical, nursing, allied health professional, pharmacy and healthcare support roles. These developments will create opportunities to be part of innovative models of care and help shape the future of frailty services across the North East of Scotland.
Our multidisciplinary teams are supportive, ambitious and forward-thinking, working collaboratively across hospital and community settings to improve outcomes and experiences for older people living with frailty. Whether you are looking to develop specialist expertise, broaden your clinical experience, or contribute to service transformation, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing service with strong organisational support and a clear vision for the future.
The post provides the opportunity for an innovative, enthusiastic therapist to gain experience within the frailty pathway, with potential for the successful candidate to join our Band 5 rotation at a future date. Rotation consists of Acute Sector and Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership.
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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, throughout Aberdeen City.
Opportunities for Continuous Personal Development (CPD)
Opportunities for continuous personal development (CPD) are encouraged with regular supervision & in-service opportunities.
Requirements
Applicants must be registered with HCPC & hold a valid full UK Drivers Licence.
Application Process
- Applications must be fully complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- There may be a requirement to provide 7 day service cover to include weekends and Public Holiday 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.
- Interviews planned for week commencing
For Further Enquiries Please Contact
Janet Christie Interim Occupational Therapy Lead Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. 01224 559774/554803.
Post may close early, depending on number of applications received.
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Disability Confident Employer
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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About NHS Grampian
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.
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