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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.
Band 7 Highly Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
37 hours per week, permanent post
Stroke Rehabilitation, Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen City H&SCP
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our in-patient Stroke Rehabilitation service at Woodend Hospital. This post will involve leadership of an OT team, working alongside the specialist multi-disciplinary team. Experience of working within stroke or neuro at a senior level, and managing junior staff is essential for this post.
Regular supervision and training of students are integral parts of the job, as is service development and improvement. Opportunities for continued professional development and supervision are provided.
There may be a requirement in the future for weekend working / Public holiday working to meet the service needs.
With future service developments, flexibility to work within both the in-patient and out-patient service within patients homes and the community may be required to support discharge.
Applicants are encouraged to make contact, and to arrange an in-person visit if possible.
Applicants must be registered with HCPC.
Interview date – Wednesday 18th September 2024
For further enquiries please contact:
- Aideen Mitchell - Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy at Woodend Hospital. Telephone 01224 556379, mobile 07747765134, email aideen.mitchell@nhs.scot
- Rachael Borzoni – Operational Lead for Occupational Therapy at Woodend Hospital. Telephone 01224 556379, mobile 07876258990, email rachael.borzoni@nhs.scot
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8000 may be offered to successful candidate
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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.
