Occupational Therapist

Overview

West Kent Therapies is looking to recruit a full-time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's established inpatient community hospital team. This is a vibrant service that offers a friendly and supportive environment. The position is based in Hawkhurst Community Hospital, with some domiciliary visits in the local area.

Now is a good time to join Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's team, as Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is collaborating closely with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's clinical partners on new developments to enhance Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's excellent patient-centered care within community hospitals. Numerous Quality Improvement projects are underway. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's teams have great opportunities for Continuing Professional Development through Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's internal training program and external courses.

The team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Therapy Assistants who work closely with nursing staff and doctors. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust see patients with a wide range of issues, including:

• Musculoskeletal problems
• Neurological conditions
• Orthopaedic issues
• Complex co-morbidities

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's teams provide rehabilitation and moving and handling solutions for patients in their homes and in the community. You will work as a member of a multidisciplinary/multi-agency team, providing a high-quality service to adults with a wide range of physical, medical, or developmental challenges.

Main Duties of the Job

You should be experienced, motivated, and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You must be an HCPC registered Physiotherapist with post-graduate experience. Your role will include:

• Assessing, developing, and implementing evidence-based treatment programs for patients in their own homes, community hospitals, and other settings.
• Being an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for your own caseload, working without direct supervision.
• Providing support and information to patients, families, and all agencies involved in the patients' care.
• Supporting, training, and guiding junior staff.

If you are interested in part-time hours or working at one of the other sites mentioned, please get in touch.

Working Pattern

Typically weekdays from 8 AM to 4 PM.

About Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's communities. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust need outstanding people who share Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, and Excellent.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

As a flexible working-friendly organization, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust want you to be able to work in a way that best suits both Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's patients and you. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust encourage discussions about flexible working arrangements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the HCPC

Experience

• 2 years of clinical experience with adults with complex moving and handling needs.
• Experience working with physios, therapy assistants, nurses, and the wider MDT.

Knowledge

• Ability to assess for moving and handling equipment for complex needs.
• Knowledge of specialist equipment and adaptations.
• Knowledge of advanced moving and handling techniques.

Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives, caregivers, and the MDT.
• Ability to manage your own caseload in a busy community hospital environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use IT to compile information and document notes promptly.
• Reliable, trustworthy, flexible, empathetic, and a good listener.
• Ability to drive in the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.