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Are you passionate about improving outcomes for people experiencing psychosis and excited by the opportunity to build something new and innovative?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, compassionate, skilled, and experienced Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to take a role in the development of a brand-new Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service for NHS Grampian. This is a unique opportunity to help shape, influence, and establish a service that is the first of its kind within NHS Grampian, delivering evidence-based care to individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis (FEP) and supporting their families and carers.
As a member of the developing multidisciplinary team, you will contribute significantly to service design, implementation, and evaluation.
The EIP Service will adopt a proactive, recovery-focused approach, promoting social inclusion and delivering timely, accessible, and non-stigmatising support. Working across Grampian, the team will provide outreach-based assessment and treatment, helping people access the right support at the earliest opportunity.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
The position is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027. There is potential for the post to be extended should additional funding become available, providing an exciting opportunity to be part of a service with ambitions for future growth and sustainability.
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates
Interviews will take place on 30 October 2026
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can combine clinical expertise with service innovation, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Informal enquiries to Dr Sean Harper-Director of Psychology Email: sean.harper2@nhs.scot OR Anya Kennedy, Divisional Lead Occupational Therapist. Email: anya.kennedy@nhs.scot
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.
Additional Information For Candidates
AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.
Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, compassionate, skilled, and experienced Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to take a role in the development of a brand-new Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service for NHS Grampian. This is a unique opportunity to help shape, influence, and establish a service that is the first of its kind within NHS Grampian, delivering evidence-based care to individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis (FEP) and supporting their families and carers.
As a member of the developing multidisciplinary team, you will contribute significantly to service design, implementation, and evaluation.
The EIP Service will adopt a proactive, recovery-focused approach, promoting social inclusion and delivering timely, accessible, and non-stigmatising support. Working across Grampian, the team will provide outreach-based assessment and treatment, helping people access the right support at the earliest opportunity.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Has experience of working with people experiencing psychosis and complex mental health difficulties.
- Is passionate about early intervention and recovery-oriented care.
- Has significant experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Is motivated by service innovation and development.
- Wants to make a lasting difference to the lives of individuals and families at a critical stage of their mental health journey.
The position is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027. There is potential for the post to be extended should additional funding become available, providing an exciting opportunity to be part of a service with ambitions for future growth and sustainability.
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates
Interviews will take place on 30 October 2026
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can combine clinical expertise with service innovation, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Informal enquiries to Dr Sean Harper-Director of Psychology Email: sean.harper2@nhs.scot OR Anya Kennedy, Divisional Lead Occupational Therapist. Email: anya.kennedy@nhs.scot
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.
Additional Information For Candidates
AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.
Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
- Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**
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.