Aberdeenshire’s Occupational Therapy Service is delighted to offer three new Band 6 posts for experienced and dynamic Occupational Therapists to join our community rehab teams to provide full assessment and treatment programmes for people living in their own homes, as well as help shape and deliver the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model across Aberdeenshire.
We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking professionals to join our teams based in Fraserburgh, Inverurie, and Stonehaven.
As part of this innovative service development, you will:
1. Provide a priority response to facilitate timely hospital discharge.
2. Work within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency framework to ensure seamless care in the community.
3. Manage a diverse caseload with a wide range of conditions and complex needs.
4. Supervise and allocate work to OT support staff and contribute to student training.
5. Play an active role in service development within your locality and the wider Health & Social Care Partnership.
We are looking for therapists who bring:
6. Strong clinical experience across a variety of conditions.
7. Excellent communication, organisational, and caseload management skills.
8. A passion for rehabilitation and community-based care.
9. A commitment to professional development and collaborative working.
We offer:
10. Regular supervision and peer support.
11. Opportunities for CPD and career development aligned with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).
12. A chance to be part of a progressive and supportive team making a real difference in people’s lives.
If you’re ready to be part of this exciting new initiative in Aberdeenshire, we’d love to hear from you.
Part-time and job share roles will be considered.
A full clean UK driving licence and a car available for business use is essential.
Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the department to learn more about the role before applying.
'There will be an expectation to provide services over 7 days, including weekends, public holidays and extended hours, where required, to meet the need of services'
Interviews will be held on 19th November 2025, subject to change.
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.