Occupational Therapist
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Frailty Service within NHS Grampian, which is undergoing significant expansion. The role involves working with Senior Occupational Therapists and multidisciplinary teams to assess and treat patients with various conditions in both inpatient and community settings across Aberdeen City. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative models of care for older adults and has potential to join a Band 6 rotation in the future. Continuous professional development is encouraged.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £43,231 — matches the national scale.
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Job reference:
258659
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - - £52,679)
Job closing date:
20/09/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
08/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Occupational Therapy
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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.
We are in the fortunate position to be recruiting to a Band 6 Occupational Therapist position within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as part of the Frailty Service Expansion
This is an exciting time to join the Frailty Service within NHS Grampian. Frailty care has been identified as a strategic priority across the organisation, supported by significant investment and a commitment to delivering excellent care for older adults across acute, community and specialist services.
As part of a major service expansion, including the opening of a new acute frailty ward in November 2026, we are recruiting across a range of professional groups, inclu
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