LJR- Specialist Occupational Therapist

Aberdeenshire’s Occupational Therapy Service is pleased to offer a part‑time Band 6 position for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Community Rehabilitation Team. This role will play a key part in shaping and delivering the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model in Aberdeenshire.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking clinician to be based in either Fraserburgh or Peterhead. The post holder will contribute significantly to supporting timely hospital discharge and ensuring safe, effective rehabilitation at home.

• Provide a priority response to facilitate timely hospital discharge.
• Provide a priority response for patients referred to our virtual community wards, enabling them to remain at home wherever possible.
• Work within a multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency framework to ensure seamless care in the community.
• Manage a diverse caseload with a wide range of conditions and complex needs.
• Supervise and allocate work to OT support staff and contribute to student training.
• Play an active role in service development within your locality and the wider Health & Social Care Partnership.

• Strong clinical experience across a variety of conditions.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and caseload management skills.
• A passion for rehabilitation and community‑based care.
• A commitment to professional development and collaborative working.

• Regular supervision and peer support.
• Opportunities for CPD and career development aligned with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).
• A chance to be part of a progressive and supportive team making a real difference in people’s lives.

There will be an expectation to provide services over 7 days, including weekends, public holidays and extended hours where required, to meet the need of services.

As from 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata, but a corresponding increase in the hourly rate will ensure pay is not affected.

As a disability‑confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team ruitmentt.

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the department to learn more about the role before applying.

Full clean UK driving licence and a car available for business use is essential.

Stephanie Fergusson, Occupational Therapy Team Lead, or Vicky Locke, Occupational Therapy Professional Lead, Aberdeenshire.

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.