Job summary
This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join our team. We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with an interestin developing their clinical skills in the field of Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC).The Kent and Medway Communication and Assistive Technology (KM CAT) Service is one of the National Specialised AAC services,established in collaboration with Kent County Council and NHS England. The Service assesses and supports children and young peoplewho need to use Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT) or Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) for communication andlearning. We have strong relationships with families, schools and local Paediatric Therapy Services. We value and use these links tobenefit our own staff, as well as the children and families we serve.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will take a lead on Occupational Therapy needs, working with a multi-disciplinary team to assess and supportchildren and young people with complex needs, to access voice output communication aids (VOCAs), and other computer basedequipment. You will also have an important role in delivering training courses to professionals who support children and youngpeople with less complex needs. This role requires collaborative working with colleagues, to ensure best transdisciplinary working.As the successful applicant, you will be an experienced therapist with knowledge and experience of supporting children and youngpeople who use AAC and EAT for communication and learning. You will have a professional Occupational Therapy qualification, stateregistration with the HCPC and RCOT as well as evidence of maintaining and developing your skills through continuing professionaldevelopment. You will be passionate about meeting the needs of children and families.The post will be based at The Old Railway School in Ashford, but will involve working across Kent and Medway. This job providesexcellent opportunities for ongoing professional development working in a highly supportive team.
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
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 difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Degree in Occupational Therapy
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- A minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience working as an Occupational Therapist
Registration with HCPC
Essential
Desirable
- Substantial post-qualification experience working as a paediatric therapist, including children with severe and complex needs that require the use of AAC and AT.
Registered member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Essential
- Registered member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Desirable
- Experience of working with education and school staff.
Person Specification
Degree in Occupational Therapy
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- A minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience working as an Occupational Therapist
Registration with HCPC
Essential
Desirable
- Substantial post-qualification experience working as a paediatric therapist, including children with severe and complex needs that require the use of AAC and AT.
Registered member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Essential
- Registered member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Desirable
- Experience of working with education and school staff.
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).
