EG228634 - Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist
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Overview
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.
Location and Service
Location: Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire
Service: Combined Child Health – Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Relocation Allowance: Up to £8,000 (subject to confirmation)
Band 7 highly specialised Occupational Therapist (18.5 hours per week), permanent
Occupational Therapy, Child Development Team
Are you a passionate and innovative Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your paediatric career? We’re excited to welcome a dynamic OT to our forward‑thinking and supportive team within Combined Child Health.
What You’ll Do
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and deliver a targeted, impactful service for children and families across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. You’ll work closely with our Child Development Teams, providing specialist assessment and intervention in a variety of settings — including clinics, schools, and homes.
* Delivering high-quality, child-centred care for a diverse and complex caseload
* Leading and supporting OT staff across multiple bases
* Collaborating with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams to ensure seamless care
* Driving service development and innovation within the wider Paediatric OT team
* Supervising staff and students, and deputising for the Lead OT when required
Where You’ll Work
Our Child Development Teams are based across six locations — three in Aberdeen City and three in Aberdeenshire. We offer flexibility around your base location and working arrangements, with travel across both regions as part of the role.
What We Offer
* A progressive, well-established OT department with a strong culture of support and collaboration
* Regular supervision, CPD, and development opportunities through Turas
* A flexible working policy to support work-life balance
* Opportunities to visit the service and meet the team before applying
* A generous relocation package (up to £8,000) for eligible applicants
Interested? Let’s Talk
We’d love to hear from you. For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Sara Wilson – Lead Occupational Therapist
Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (RACH)
Phone: 550593 / 550364
Email: sara.wilson4@nhs.scot
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 the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered to ensure it is inclusive and accessible.
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