Occupational Therapist - Discharge to Assess (Band 6)

Peterhead Community Hospital / North Aberdeenshire, Buchan Locality

Part Time (18 Hours per week)

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 Occupational Therapist to support the delivery of services across the Buchan locality. The role has a designated base within Peterhead and will require travel throughout the Buchan area to meet service needs. The post holder will contribute significantly to supporting timely hospital discharge and ensuring safe, effective rehabilitation at home.

As Part Of This You Will

- 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.

We Are Looking For Therapists Who Bring





- 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.

We Offer

- 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.

A full valid UK driving licence and a car available for business use is essential. 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. If you’re ready to be part of our team in Aberdeenshire, we’d love to hear from you. Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the department to learn more about the role before applying.

Informal Enquiries To

Stephanie Fergusson, Occupational Therapy Team Lead, [email protected], or Vicky Locke, Occupational Therapy Qualified Lead, Aberdeenshire, [email protected]

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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