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The NMAHP bank is recruiting for Occupational Therapists with opportunities for work in various locations and across all care groups, including acute and community hospitals and community settings within Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray. There are opportunities at Band 5, 6 or 7 based on the individuals experience and service demand.As a bank worker you will be able to view and book shifts across NHS Grampian through our electronic booking system. This will allow you to flexibly manage your working arrangements based on what work is available.
Bank workers must deliver a high standard of care within their professional group; flexibility and reliability are key requirements. NHS Grampian offers all bank workers paid induction and support for mandatory training requirements; other profession specific requirements will be supported via their relevant professional team.
All AHP staff must be HCPC registered on the relevant section of the register.
If you consider that you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to take up a bank opportunity, please apply.If you would like further information about the opportunities which may be available, please contact the NMAHP bank office in the first instance on gram.nmahpbankrecruitment@nhs.scot or 01224 553344 who will connect you with the relevant professional lead.
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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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This advert is for Bank Occupational Therapist with NHS Grampian in Aberdeen, North of Scotland, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £31,892 - £39,735. The contract type is Staff Bank. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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