EG149639 - Specialist (Band 6) Occupational Therapist - Older Adult Community Mental Health Team - Aberdeenshire HSCP (North)
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Position Overview & Specifications
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 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist, Older Adult Community Mental Health Team Aberdeenshire HSCP - North
30hours per week
NHS Grampian is thrilled to be advertising for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team, Aberdeenshire HSCP - North
We are looking for a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our established team. Service provision is to patients (aged over 65) with both functional and organic mental illness. This can be in people’s own homes, community settings and community hospitals.
The post holder will be work alongside Occupational Therapy colleagues and the multidisciplinary team, as well as being part of the Older Adult Mental Health Occupational Therapy service across Grampian.
Although established, we are excited to be involved in shaping and improving the service and the experience of patients and their carers.
A driving licence and access to a car is required for this post. Flexible working, including evening and weekend work may be required to meet service demands.
Regular supervision and support will be provided as will the opportunity to self-develop through the use of an annual development review and a Personal Development Plan.
For further information/informal enquiries please contact:
Alison Sainsbury (Divisional Lead OT) alison.sainsbury@nhs.scot tel: 07876258805
or
Julie Cross (Team Leader) julie.cross@nhs.scot tel: 07876390127
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
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Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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