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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Occupational Therapist within the Aberdeen City HSCP Hospital at Home (H@H) team based in Woodend Hospital. The team currently provides Hospital Level acute medical care for those experiencing frailty within their own homes. Other Acute speciality patients are joining the Service as it expands.
Hospital at Home is an exciting, rapidly developing service with excellent opportunities to develop as part of the growing Occupational Therapy team. The ability to work independently but also work closely with other professionals within the MDT is key. The postholder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside and in conjunction with Consultant Geriatricians, GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, nurses, Physiotherapists, Pharmacy staff, Speech and Language Therapists. Support and supervision and opportunities for continued professional development are provided
The service currently operates 7 days a week with AHP’s working 8am to 6pm. We are working towards becoming a 24/7 service with Nursing colleagues currently undertaking a test of change working until 8pm. Although the post is full time, we are willing to consider part-time candidates. Any part time applicants wishing to be considered are asked to identify their preferred hours within their application.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the person specification to be considered for these posts. All applicants must be able to drive and have access to a car for work purposes.
A tax free relocation allowance of up to £8k may be available. This would be discussed at interview.
We would welcome applicants from out-with the NHS who have the relevant Social Work Occupational Therapy experience and would be willing to consider a minimum one year secondment to support this if required. Before applying you must have a discussion with your manager and a secondment agreed in principal. Please note that no relocation allowance would be considered if the post was accepted on a secondment basis.
If you would like to come and visit the Hospital at Home Team and explore this exciting position further, or for informal enquiries please contact any of the below
- Elaine Forman Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist 01224 556055/ elaine.forman2@nhs.scot.
- Rachel Operational Lead for Occupational Therapy 01224 717601/ rachael.borzoni@nhs.scot
- Anne Gourlay, Hospital at Home Team Lead, anne.gourlay@nhs.scot 01224 556454
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