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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative Band 7 Occupational Therapist to work with the Aberdeenshire Criminal Justice Team.
This post sits within the Criminal Justice Team in Aberdeenshire, the location of which can have a degree of flexibility dependant on applicant circumstances/service needs. Applicants who are interested in applying on a part time, secondment or job share basis would be considered.
The successful candidate will have the skills to work with quality assurance teams to build on existing test of change and deliver person centred assessment and treatment. This will be underpinned by a public health perspective and a person centred, populations based approach. Robust data gathering and outcome measures aligned to an occupation focussed model will be expected.
The criminal justice team are a supportive and friendly team throughout Aberdeenshire comprising a fieldwork team in both North and South Aberdeenshire who hold responsibility for Throughcare provision. In addition, there is a programmes team who have responsibility for the delivery of accredited programmes across Aberdeenshire.
The post holder will have relevant experience working as an Occupational Therapist with, marginalised communities and individuals with complex needs, including co-morbidity of health problems. An understanding of how an occupational perspective can positively impact health inequalities, health and wellbeing and the desistance process of those in the justice system is essential.
Candidates should be aware that there will be a requirement to travel therefore holding a full driving licence is essential to this post.
Applicants must be registered with HCPC.
Informal enquiries to:
Anya Kennedy, Division Lead Occupational Therapist, email anya.kennedy@nhs.scot
Craig McGrory, Team Manager Criminal Justice Services, email Craig.mcgrory@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
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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