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Band 7 Highly Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
22.5 hours per week, permanent post
Aberdeen City Frailty Service – In-patient and Community
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Frailty teams within Aberdeen City. This post will involve in-patient and community working across the Frailty Pathway which includes Rosewell House and CAARS (Community adult assessment and rehabilitation services). Experience of working with the elderly patient client group at 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 is a requirement for weekend working / Public holiday working to meet the service needs.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Aberdeen City area is essential for this post. The successful candidate must therefore own or have access to a car and hold a full UK driving licence.
Must be registered with HCPC
In person Interviews will be held on: 19th Novermber 2024.
For further enquiries please contact
Aideen Mitchell Occupational Therapy Lead 07747 765134 Aideen.Mitchell@nhs.scot
Kerry Reid Occupational therapy, Operational lead for Community Facing services. Telephone 01224 558399 email Kerry.reid4@nhs.scot
Rachael Borzoni Occupational therapy operational lead for SOARS 01224 556379 Mob. 07876258990 Rachael.Borzoni@nhs.scot
Please be aware this post may close early if sufficeint applications are received.
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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