Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

 Aberdeen City Community Learning Disability Team 37.5hrs

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our service.  This post is within the Aberdeen City Community Learning Disability Team. With OT colleagues and in conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, the successful applicant will meet the occupational needs of adults with Learning Disabilities in Aberdeen City.

Applicants will have experience in providing Occupational Therapy assessment/intervention. Effective communication, organisational and time management skills are essential as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Regular supervision and support will be provided as will the opportunity to self-develop through the use of an annual appraisal and a personal development plan.

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

Informal enquiries welcome – please contact

Alison Sainsbury (Divisional Lead Occupational Therapist)  [email protected]

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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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.

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