Job summary
Are you passionate about your Occupational Therapy profession and looking for an amazing career!Our West Kent Therapy Services are looking for motivated Occupational Therapists to work as part of our multidisciplinaryservices.The West Kent Occupational Therapy rotation scheme will offer the opportunity to complete six months rotations, gainingexperience across a range of community teams including:o Community Hospitalso Community Rehabilitationo Neurorehabilitationo Falls Preventiono Urgent Therapy ServiceYou will gain experience across in-patient, clinic, group and domiciliary settings, and be able to build a wide portfolio ofOT experience and skills working alongside our specialist teams.These roles will suit those who are newly graduating, returning to practice or looking to move to a community role for anew challenge. We have a robust preceptorship programme for the first year in post.Applicants will be required to have a full driving license and car, as being able to travel around the locality independentlyis essential to role
Main duties of the job
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner with supervision from senior occupationaltherapists
- To be professionally and legally accountable for a designated clinical caseload
- To ensure comprehensive accurate electronic records are maintained for all patient interactions
- To contribute to the wider MDT
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
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.
Job description
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (Occupational Therapist; HCPC)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise own work
- Ability to cope with change
- Ability to use own initiative
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Ability to work under pressure
- Full UK Driving Licence
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the team lead / ward manager.
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (Occupational Therapist; HCPC)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise own work
- Ability to cope with change
- Ability to use own initiative
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Ability to work under pressure
- Full UK Driving Licence
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the team lead / ward manager.
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
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).
