KM203447 - Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity for a Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Aberdeen City Integrated Drug and Alcohol Service. The role involves delivering occupation-centered assessments and treatments, focusing on health inequalities and recovery from substance use. Applicants with relevant experience and HCPC registration are encouraged to apply, with attractive relocation allowances available.

Benefits

Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Experience with marginalized communities and complex health needs.
• Understanding of occupational perspective on health inequalities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupation-centered assessment and treatment.
• Work with the Aberdeen City Integrated Drug and Alcohol Service team.
• Travel required; full driving license essential.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Data Gathering

Public Health Perspective

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job Title:

KM203447 - Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist, Aberdeen

Client:

NHS Grampian

Location:

Aberdeen

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

98367e011c92

Job Views:

3

Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to work with the Aberdeen City Integrated Drug and Alcohol Service (DAS).

This role involves the delivery of occupation-centered assessment and treatment, underpinned by a population-based, public health perspective. The post requires robust data gathering and outcome measurement aligned with an occupation-focused model.

The Aberdeen City DAS team is supportive and approachable, comprising a Consultant Psychiatrist, psychologists, community nurses, and social workers.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience working as an Occupational Therapist with marginalized communities and individuals with complex needs, including co-morbidity of health problems. An understanding of how an occupational perspective can positively impact health inequalities, health, wellbeing, and recovery from substance use issues is essential.

Applicants interested in part-time, secondment, or job share arrangements will be considered. The role requires travel; therefore, holding a full driving license is essential.

Applicants must be registered with HCPC.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available for successful candidates.

Interviews will be held on Monday, 9th June 2025.

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to perform at their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.