Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy service within the Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation pathway.
Key Information
Applicants should have previous neurological rehabilitation experience as a band 6 Occupational Therapist, as well as experience working in a variety of in-patient and community rehabilitation settings.
The post holder will require a valid Driving Licence for driving within the UK and have access to a car for work purposes.
Responsibilities
* Work flexibly across the neurological rehabilitation pathway within ACHSCP including in-patient specialist rehabilitation unit at Woodend Hospital, community home link services, and Horizons rehabilitation teams to meet service need.
* Support and education of students, junior staff and support workers forms part of this role.
* There may be the need for extended working hours, public holiday cover and weekend working in the future.
* Opportunities for continuous personal development (CPD) are encouraged.
Qualifications
Band 6 Occupational Therapist with neurological rehabilitation experience.
Application Details
Applications must be fully completed. Partly completed applications will not be considered. We are encouraging applications prior to interview. Please contact the following:
* Aideen Mitchell – Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy at Woodend Hospital. Telephone 01224 556379, mobile 07747765134, email aideen.mitchell@nhs.scot
* Rachael Borzoni – Occupational Therapy Operational Lead for SOARS, Woodend Hospital. Telephone 01224 556379, mobile 07876258990, email rachael.borzoni@nhs.scot
Interview date 4th March 2026 – in-person only. We are unable to support any online interviews for this post.
Please be aware this post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Additional Information for Candidates
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our 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 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.
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Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.
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. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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