Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient Therapy Team at Whitstableand Tankerton Hospital.
Friends Ward is a well-established Inpatient Rehabilitation and Recovery Ward providing care and Therapy for the local community. The ward mainly caters for the older population but also caters for much younger patients with long termconditions or following significant trauma.
You will benefit from working with a well-established multidisciplinary team including Speech Therapists, Pharmacists, Dieticians, Doctors, Consultants, Nurses and of course the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff.
You will gain further experience of working in an Inpatient setting working with patients who have multiple comorbidities. There will beopportunities to further interests, by becoming a potential link worker for such issues as falls which can only help tofurther experience and knowledge for progression to the next stage in your career.Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. If you feel you qualify for sponsorship via a discounted salary threshold, please contact us via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number and how you feel you qualify for a discounted salary threshold.
Main duties of the job
You will join our forward thinking Therapy Team providing a high quality rehabilitation service, working closely with themultidisciplinary team.
You will assess patient's physical, social and psychological needs within the hospital setting and in discussion with the patient, carer's, family and multidisciplinary team formulate and implement treatmentprogrammes and discharge planning.
You will be expected to support and supervise Band 5 staff and Therapy Assistants and participate in the training of others as appropriate. You should also be able to supervise students should the needarise.For this role you are required to have:o A Degree level qualification or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.o Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.o At least 2 years post qualification experience including elderly care, community work and working as part of amultidisciplinary team.o Very good knowledge of a range of physical conditions relating to older people, including rehabilitation, falls andorthopaedics.o Very good clinical assessment skillso Very good communication skills.o Be pro-active.o Be passionate about empowering patients, their carer's and their Family.o Experience of working in the NHS System.Ability to drive and access to a car is essential in order to carry out Access and Home Visits as accessed as appropriate.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
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As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team viakentchft.recruitment@nhs.netquoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team viakentchft.recruitment@nhs.netquoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Other relevant recent qualifications/post graduate courses
Experience
Essential
- Demonstratable experience at Band 5 level
Desirable
- Recent qualified NHS experience
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a broad based clinical experience to include: Care of the older person, neurology, orthopaedics and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Clinical experience within the community, respiratory, medical, surgery, amputees, mental health and learning disabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recent government initiatives and their impact on practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development, within last 2 years
- Aware of Trust objectives
Desirable
- Awareness of current Trust initiatives
- Areas of special clinical interest
- Comprehensive knowledge of service
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Adaptable communication skills, demonstrating a wide range of skills used appropriately in complex situations
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical education
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed autonomous and team approach to prioritisation and organisational skills
- Able to travel efficiently across the Kent Health economy, Driving Licence and access to a car is essential.
Desirable
- Able to train, appraise and supervise others
- Research and audit
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to adapt to change
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Other relevant recent qualifications/post graduate courses
Experience
Essential
- Demonstratable experience at Band 5 level
Desirable
- Recent qualified NHS experience
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a broad based clinical experience to include: Care of the older person, neurology, orthopaedics and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Clinical experience within the community, respiratory, medical, surgery, amputees, mental health and learning disabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recent government initiatives and their impact on practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development, within last 2 years
- Aware of Trust objectives
Desirable
- Awareness of current Trust initiatives
- Areas of special clinical interest
- Comprehensive knowledge of service
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Adaptable communication skills, demonstrating a wide range of skills used appropriately in complex situations
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical education
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed autonomous and team approach to prioritisation and organisational skills
- Able to travel efficiently across the Kent Health economy, Driving Licence and access to a car is essential.
Desirable
- Able to train, appraise and supervise others
- Research and audit
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to adapt to change
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
