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Join Our Dynamic Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team at RACH!
Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a passion for making a difference in children’s lives? We’re looking for someone just like you to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (RACH)!
Why Choose Us?
- Inspire Young Lives: Work directly with children and families, helping them achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a welcoming, multi-disciplinary team that values collaboration, learning, and wellbeing.
- Grow Your Career: Whether you’re experienced in paediatrics or bringing transferrable skills from another area, we offer tailored training, regular supervision, and a range of fantastic departmental CPD opportunities and key training through TURAS.
- Variety & Challenge: Enjoy a mix of inpatient and outpatient work across a range of clinical specialisms, with opportunities to rotate within the service and develop new expertise.
- Flexible Working: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer some flexible working arrangements
- About the Role
- Location: Occupational Therapy, Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (RACH)
- What You’ll Do: Deliver assessments and treatment programmes for children, working closely with families and the wider healthcare team.
- Future Opportunities: Potential to rotate into other areas, such as the Child Development Teams, as your career progresses.
Who We’re Looking For
- A genuine desire to work with children is essential.
- Previous paediatric experience is a bonus, but not required—if you have relevant skills and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you!
Curious to find out more or arrange a visit?
Contact Tamsin Jones or Claire Chalmers, Senior Occupational Therapists
Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB25 2ZG
📞 01224 550593
Please note this post may close early if a large volume of applications are received.
Interviews are planned for week commencing 17 November.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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