Band 6 Community OT: Discharge-to-Assess & Home Rehab

Nhsayrshireandarran; Mains of Drum; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service in Aberdeenshire is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to support early patient discharge from hospitals and facilitate community rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for community-based care. This role offers opportunities for professional development and requires a full UK driving licence. Candidates are encouraged to discuss work base options before applying. Join a supportive team making a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Regular supervision and peer support

CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong clinical experience across a variety of conditions.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and caseload management skills.
• A passion for rehabilitation and community-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a priority response to facilitate timely hospital discharge.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency framework for seamless care.
• Manage a diverse caseload with a wide range of conditions and complex needs.
• Supervise OT support staff and contribute to student training.
• Play an active role in service development.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Caseload management

Passion for rehabilitation

Job description

A regional health service in Aberdeenshire is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to support early patient discharge from hospitals and facilitate community rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for community-based care. This role offers opportunities for professional development and requires a full UK driving licence. Candidates are encouraged to discuss work base options before applying. Join a supportive team making a real difference in people's lives.