EG144685 - Specialist (Band 6) Occupational Therapist - Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service
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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.
Specialist (Band 6) Occupational Therapist
Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service – Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen
18.75hr per week
(Fixed term until March 2024 – secondment considered with support from manager)
This is an opportunity for an innovative, enthusiastic Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service.
The post holder will carry out specialised Occupational Therapy assessment and provide interventions for older adults with functional mental ill health or organic brain disease. This can be in a variety of setting including inpatients, peoples own homes and community settings.
This is an exciting post working with older adults (65+) who are experiencing functional mental ill health or organic brain disease. The role will entail supporting the client group in one to one and group sessions and supporting discharge to community settings.
There will be a role in supervision and line management of OT staff & HCSW, and in developing the Older Adult Mental Health OT service.
Applicants will have experience in mental health and use of standardised OT assessments. The post holder will be able to work using own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
A driving licence is required for this post and access to a car advantageous.
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 develop through the use of an annual appraisal and a personal development plan.
For further information please contact Catriona Rendall (Senior Occupational Therapist) catriona.rendall@nhs.scot tel: 01224 55557539
or
Alison Sainsbury (Divisional Lead Occupational Therapist) alison.sainsbury@nhs.scot tel: 07876258805
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
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.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £37,831 - £46,100 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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