Rotational Occupational Therapist

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Aberdeen City is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist for full-time positions. This role offers a chance to gain extensive experience by working in various settings, including trauma and elective orthopaedics and community rehabilitation. Applicants must be registered with HCPC and possess a full UK Drivers Licence. Opportunities for continuous personal development and team collaboration are emphasized. The position may involve weekend and holiday work as needed.

Benefits

Continuous personal development opportunities

Regular supervision and support group access

In-service training programme

Qualifications

• Must have a valid full UK Drivers Licence.
• Access to a car for work purposes is required.
• Experience in various healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Senior Occupational Therapists to treat patients.
• Conduct assessments in both inpatient and community settings.
• Participate in continuous personal development activities.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Education

Registered with HCPC

Tools

Healthcare assessment tools

Job description

We are delighted to advertise two full-time Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapy posts within our exciting and varied rotation. This post 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, throughout Aberdeen City.

At present, current rotations include Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics, Acute Stroke, Medical, Surgical, Critical Care, Oncolocgy, 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, have a valid full UK Drivers Licence, and access to a car for work purposes.

Applications must be fully completed. Partly completed applications will not be considered.

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.

Interview date – Thursday 12th February 2026

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:

Post may close early due to volume of applications.

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.