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SP247910 - Occupational Therapist (Child Neurodevelopmental Pathway)
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SP247910 - Occupational Therapist (Child Neurodevelopmental Pathway)
Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6) – Child Neurodevelopmental Pathway
Location: Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership Base: Aberdeen Health Village, Frederick Street, Aberdeen Hours: 21 hours per week Contract: Temporary or Secondment (23 months)
About the Role
Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to contribute to the emerging community-owned neurodevelopmental pathway for children and families across Aberdeen City.
This unique opportunity focuses on creating a neuro-affirming, strengths-based model built on early identification and timely support in universal and community settings, ultimately reducing reliance on specialist diagnostic pathways. You will work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, leading occupational therapy consultations within a "team around the child" model.
Your role will involve partnering with education, health, and third-sector colleagues to:
- Build shared understanding of needs
- Support inclusive environments for neurodivergent children
- Enhance decision-making processes to improve children’s and families’ outcomes
You will provide clinical leadership, contribute to narrative-building with families and professionals, and improve evidence-gathering practices. Additionally, you will support workforce learning in neuro-affirming practice, drawing expertise from the Scottish Government’s National Neurodevelopmental Specification, as well as insights from the National Autism Implementation Team (NAIT) and NHS Education for Scotland.
Key Responsibilities
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Clinical Contributions:
- Deliver expert occupational therapy assessments, interventions, and recommendations.
- Provide consultative input as part of an AHP-led multidisciplinary approach.
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Collaborative Practice:
- Engage with families, education professionals, and third-sector partners to develop co-created pathways of support.
- Foster a team around the child culture by facilitating shared understanding and decision-making.
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Service Development & Research:
- Enable evidence-based, consistent decision-making through structured assessment and narrative-building.
- Support the Quality Improvement (QI) process as the service evolves.
- Participate in workforce training, raising awareness of neuro-affirming frameworks.
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Student Training & System-Wide Change:
- Act as a mentor to trainees and students.
- Work with multi-agency partners to modernise pathways, improve clinical effectiveness, and advance preventive and person-centred care.
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Flexible Commitment:
- Offer flexible services (including weekends/extended hours as required) to align with child and family needs.
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
- Currently HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
- Experience working with neurodivergent children and young people, or a strong commitment to developing this expertise.
- Demonstrated commitment to co-produced, inclusive practices and system-wide improvement.
Additional Requirements
- Full, valid driving licence (due to service flexibility requirements).
- Strong alignment with NHS and social care values, including equality, diversity, and accessibility.
Who We Are
NHS Grampian – more than just a health board, we are leaders in health and social care for a region spanning Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray, serving over 500,000 residents. We are committed to:
- CPD and clinical mentorship
- Quality Improvement (QI) approaches in service delivery
- Student training and mentorship
- Inclusive and neuro-affirming practice
Benefits & Support
Services & Environment
- Work within the development of a forward-thinking neurodevelopmental pathway aligned with national guidance.
- Participation in workforce learning initiatives using leading Scottish Government frameworks.
- Clinical supervision to support professional development. - Rigorous, inclusive recruitment process tailored to accessibility needs.
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What We Provide
- Temporary or secondment opportunities (23 months).
- Opportunities to shape best practice in neurodevelopmental care.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with a strong social care focus.
Next Steps
- Deadline: Applications close at midnight (unconfirmed).
- Interviews: Held on Thursday, 14th July 2026.
- Support for Adjustments: We welcome alternative interview accommodations to ensure access for all.
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About NHS Grampian
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- Respect, trust, and compassion
- Collaborative decision-making
- Duty to outstanding care and equality
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