SP256213 - Occupational Therapist

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian in Aberdeen is advertising a Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapy post in the Acute Sector. The role offers varied rotation across trauma, medical, surgical and community settings, with opportunities to develop clinical breadth in inpatient and community care.

You will work closely with Senior Occupational Therapists and MDTs, undertake CPD, preceptorship support, and regular supervision. Interviews are in person; weekend work may be required in the future.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work.
• HCPC registration must be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Work within a rotation across acute settings to assess and treat patients.
• Collaborate with Senior Occupational Therapists and MDTs in inpatient and community settings.
• Engage in CPD with supervision, Preceptorship for newly qualified staff, and in‑service training.
• Occasional weekend/public holiday duties may be required; in-person interviews only.

Skills

HCPC registration

UK driving licence

Access to a car

Job description

We are delighted to advertise a Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapy post 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, Hospital at Home, 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: Monday 23 November 2026. Practical session, in-person interviews only.

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.

This current vacancy is permanent. However, a reserve list for future permanent and fixed term positions will be held as appropriate following successful interviews.

For Further Enquiries Please Contact

• Rachael Borzoni Operational Lead for Occupational Therapy, Woodend Hospital. Mobile [phone], email [e-mail]
• Kerry Reid Operational Lead for Occupational Therapy Community Facing Services. Telephone [phone], Email [e-mail]
• Janet Christie Acting Occupational Therapy Lead, Acute Services. Telephone [phone], email
• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

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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.

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.