PS229089 - Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist - Emergency Department
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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.
About the Role
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to make a real impact in urgent care? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team at Dr Gray’s Hospital, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of unscheduled care.
This newly created post is part of a strategic expansion funded by the Scottish Government to enhance the NHS Grampian Unscheduled Care Improvement Plan.
You’ll be embedded within the multidisciplinary team across the Emergency Department (ED), Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU), and Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU), contributing to rapid assessments and facilitating safe, timely transitions through Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) pathways.
What You’ll Do
* Lead and contribute to complex patient assessments in a fast-paced acute setting
* Enable safe, risk‑managed discharges and reduce ED congestion
* Collaborate closely with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
* Drive service development and evaluation, using evidence-based practice
* Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, as the service evolves
* Receive professional support, supervision, and mentoring from the Moray OT Team
What We Offer
* A supportive, forward-thinking team culture
* Access to extensive CPD opportunities via NHS Grampian and TURAS
* In-service training and quality improvement frameworks
* A strong focus on work-life balance, with reduced working hours (37 hours from April 2024, reducing to 36 hours in April 2026 – with no loss of pay)
* The chance to live and work in one of Scotland’s most stunning regions
Contact
* Dawn Duncan, Lead Occupational Therapist – dawn.duncan@nhs.scot | 01343 567244
* Claire Power, Unit Operational Manager – claire.power2@nhs.scot | 01343 567190
Interview date: 16th December 2025.
Additional Information For Candidates
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 gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
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.
Application Process
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. Do NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
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