Job summary
The West Kent Therapy Service is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and talented Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our established Community Rehabilitation and MDTTherapy Team.This post is part of the dynamic service based in Tonbridge made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Apprentices, and Therapy Assistants. We providecomprehensive assessments, rehabilitation and moving and handling solutions for patients in their own homes in rural and urban areas across the locality. Ensuring they achievetheir full potential following a hospital admission or period of illness, and to keep those living in their own homes safe with the greatest level of functional independence possible.The service responds to the rehabilitation needs of adults of all ages and backgrounds with a wide range of problems including, elderly care, complex co-morbidities, neurological,and orthopaedic.This role will also the support the frailty clinics in Edenbridge, which are a multi-disciplinary project targeting the population more proactively to promote ageing well. Bringingthe therapy voice to how we can support this cohort, with advice, education and treatment solutions.
Main duties of the job
o Domiciliary and clinic based interventiono Completing comprehensive and holistic new patient assessmentso Designing individual rehabilitation plans and goal setting.o Delivering and adapting Occupational Therapy interventions.o Collaboration with MDTo Equipment provision and orderingo Supervising Therapy Assistants and Apprenticeso Clinical education of students on placement
Our supportive and inclusive environment can provide great opportunities for Continuing Professional Development through our internal training and external courses, helping you to specialise and develop your professional skills both clinical and people management.If you are a highly motivated individual and willing to work autonomously as well as part of a team then we would like to hear from you.You must be an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist. Car access and a drivers license are also essential as you will need to be able to travel independently around the patch.
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
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
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
Qualifications
Essential
- OT degree and HCPC registration
Desirable
- QI and practice educator training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 year in practice / Experience managing complex caseload / supporting and mentoring others
Desirable
- Community experience / IT relevant to role
Specialist knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in last 12 months / understanding of clinical guidelines
skills
Essential
- time management and prioritisation / communications skills
personal skills
Essential
- motivate others / work under pressure / flexible and adaptabel
Driving
Essential
- Has ability to drive in the UK and access to a car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- OT degree and HCPC registration
Desirable
- QI and practice educator training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 year in practice / Experience managing complex caseload / supporting and mentoring others
Desirable
- Community experience / IT relevant to role
Specialist knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in last 12 months / understanding of clinical guidelines
skills
Essential
- time management and prioritisation / communications skills
personal skills
Essential
- motivate others / work under pressure / flexible and adaptabel
Driving
Essential
- Has ability to drive in the UK and access to a car
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).
