Job summary
Are you a people person? Are you motivated, enthusiastic and an excellent communicator? If yes, then this may be an ideal opportunity for you to join our friendly and supportive Occupational Therapy team.
An exciting Band 6 role has arisen within Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our expanding Stroke Service to work at Maidstone & Sevenoaks Hospital and in the community setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and to gain specialist clinical skills, support and supervise others and participate in service development.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be able to work in a fast-paced and busy environment, have excellent communication skills and have experience in an acute hospital setting. You will have the opportunity to work within the acute setting on the newly built HASU and ASU, as well as the rehabilitation pathway in the community and at Sevenoaks.
We strive to provide a friendly and supportive working environment and offer access to in-house training opportunities and external training. We are committed to supporting the education of Occupational Therapy students.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date, so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible, working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:o At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light cardeligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions before submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions before submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Member of Professional Body
- Member of special interest group
- Practice Educator Qualification.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Post qualification experience with experience in an acute physical setting
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy team and/or multi disciplinary team
- Experience of working with support workers
- An understanding of common neurological conditions
- In depth knowledge of stroke.
- Application of OT theory in the treatment of medical, orthopaedic and neurological conditions in an inpatient setting
Desirable
- Experience of acute in patient treatment
- Experience within acute stroke.
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Knowledge of SSNAP
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Experience and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to delegate to others appropriately
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Understanding of quality issues
- Involvement in the education of others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Member of Professional Body
- Member of special interest group
- Practice Educator Qualification.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Post qualification experience with experience in an acute physical setting
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy team and/or multi disciplinary team
- Experience of working with support workers
- An understanding of common neurological conditions
- In depth knowledge of stroke.
- Application of OT theory in the treatment of medical, orthopaedic and neurological conditions in an inpatient setting
Desirable
- Experience of acute in patient treatment
- Experience within acute stroke.
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Knowledge of SSNAP
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Experience and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to delegate to others appropriately
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Understanding of quality issues
- Involvement in the education of others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
