A skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist, registered with HCPC, is sought to join the CAMHS OT and AHP team to work with children and young people aged 0-18 years, in a community setting within Grampian. The post holder will be based at the Links unit, City Hospital, Aberdeen as part of a multidisciplinary team in CAMHS. This post will primarily serve families living in Aberdeenshire.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with ideas and creativity who will support the continued development of the OT service. This post will offer opportunities to increase skills and will include general mental health assessment and treatment within the CAPA model. The CAMHS team is welcoming and has a broad range of skills and knowledge, which encompasses profession specific and other modalities.
The post holder will be confident and competent in OT practice and welcome the opportunity to extend skills and develop differing competencies in a more specialist CAMHS role. The person will require excellent communication skills, leadership qualities and be a team player.
Training and support for professional development will be provided and we are committed to regular supervision to support safe practice.
Candidates should be aware that there will be a requirement to travel across Grampian, therefore holding a full driving licence / access to a car is essential to this post.
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates
Interviews will take place on either 17 October or 03 November 2025
Informal enquiries to Jackie Berry, AHP Lead Mental Health & Learning Disabilities, jackie.berry2@nhs.scot or 07980939768 / 01224 557819
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.
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