LR226404 Occupational Therapist - Frailty pathway

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board located in Scotland is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist (Band 7) for their Frailty pathway team. In this role, you will provide effective care to patients, facilitate early discharges, and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. The position offers the opportunity to lead changes in practice and requires a focus on delivering patient-centred care. This is a pivotal role with responsibilities that extend to weekend services.

Qualifications

• Must be a passionate and highly motivated clinician.
• Experience working in an occupational therapy setting is desirable.
• Must demonstrate ability to lead change and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed new practices in the Frailty pathway.
• Facilitate early discharges for patients.
• Work as a core member of the MDT and apply home-first principles.

Skills

Person-centred care

Team collaboration

Change management

Performance management

Job description

NHS Grampian – Occupational Therapist Band 7, Frailty

NHS Grampian is seeking a passionate, person‑centred, highly motivated clinician to join the Occupational Therapy team in the Frailty pathway at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

The successful candidate will work with a well‑established, friendly team, providing safe and effective care for patients with Frailty, both within the Frailty pathway and across the hospital. The role involves facilitating early discharges, working as a core member of the MDT, and applying the home‑first principles in partnership with the wider professional groups.

This new service will operate from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., 7 days a week. The post holder will lead change, work collaboratively to embed new practices, and manage performance for a team of staff. The role will also be key to the weekend Frailty service when the post commences.

Interview date to be advised.

Contact – If you require further information, please call Janet Christie, Acting Lead Occupational Therapist, at 01224 554803 or email [e-mail].

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society and aim for a workforce that is truly representative and respectful.

Additional Information for Candidates

As a disability‑confident employer we provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in‑person interview. Alternative arrangements and adjustments will be considered if attending in person is not possible.

To apply, complete the online application on Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV; it will not be used for short‑listing.
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Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.

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

NHS Grampian is one of fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and delivers health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray.

As a board we strive to nurture a positive culture, supported by NHS and Social Care values.