FP26O014 - TL261580 - Occupational Therapist

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 699,000 - 918,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as part of the Frailty Service Expansion. The post involves working with multi-disciplinary teams in inpatient and community settings to support older adults with frailty and to contribute to service expansion.

Applicants must be HCPC registered and hold a valid full UK driving licence. The role may require 7-day service cover, with in-person interviews only.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and hold a valid full UK driver's licence.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams across inpatient and community settings.
• Willingness to provide 7-day service including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients across inpatient and community settings in Aberdeen City.
• Work closely with Senior Occupational Therapists and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Participate in the Band 6 rotation between Acute Sector and Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership.

Skills

HCPC registration

Team collaboration

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

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.

We are in the fortunate position to be recruiting to a Band 6 Occupational Therapist position within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as part of the Frailty Service Expansion.

This is an exciting time to join the Frailty Service within NHS Grampian. Frailty care has been identified as a strategic priority across the organisation, supported by significant investment and a commitment to delivering excellent care for older adults across acute, community and specialist services.

As part of a major service expansion, including the opening of a new acute frailty ward in November 2026, we are recruiting across a range of professional groups, including medical, nursing, allied health professional, pharmacy and healthcare support roles. These developments will create opportunities to be part of innovative models of care and help shape the future of frailty services across the North East of Scotland.

Our multidisciplinary teams are supportive, ambitious and forward-thinking, working collaboratively across hospital and community settings to improve outcomes and experiences for older people living with frailty. Whether you are looking to develop specialist expertise, broaden your clinical experience, or contribute to service transformation, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing service with strong organisational support and a clear vision for the future.

The post provides the opportunity for an innovative, enthusiastic therapist to gain experience within the frailty pathway, with potential for the successful candidate to join our Band 6 rotation at a future date. Rotation consists of 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.

Opportunities for continuous personal development (CPD) are encouraged with regular supervision & in-service opportunities.

Applicants must be registered with HCPC & hold a valid full UK Drivers Licence.

There may be a requirement to provide 7 day service cover to include weekends and Public Holiday 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.

For Further Enquiries Please Contact

Janet Christie – Interim Occupational Therapy Lead – Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. 01224 559774/554803. [e-mail]

• Post may close early, depending on number of applications received.

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

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.

• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

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.