Occupational Therapist

NHS Professionals Limited

The closing date is 09 May 2025

Job summary

Band 6 or Band 7 Occupational Therapist

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Little Brook Hospital (Allington Centre), DA2 6PB

£20.05 - £24.78

Flexible working hours, 2-5 days a week across Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00

Main duties of the job

Youll be providing mental health occupational therapy in a 20-bed low secure inpatient service for forensic services. The service specialises in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex mental health needs, who require care in a low secure setting in response to offending, risky and/or challenging behaviours.

You will be supporting contribution within the locality multi-disciplinary services; the multidisciplinary team consists of health care assistants, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, speciality doctors, a family engagement and liaison lead; and chaired by our responsible clinicians/consultants.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in forensics, mental health, sensory integration, and MOHO assessments.

About us

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.

Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£20.05 to £24.78 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

M0042-25-1001

Job locations

Little Brook Hospital

Dartford

DA2 6PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

A job description will be available upon request, please reach out to the listing owner for details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A job description will be available upon request, please reach out to the listing owner for details.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • UK NHS Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in mental health service
Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • UK NHS Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in mental health service

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Little Brook Hospital

Dartford

DA2 6PB


Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Little Brook Hospital

Dartford

DA2 6PB


Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Robert Buckingham

robert.buckingham@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

03330144370

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£20.05 to £24.78 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

M0042-25-1001

Job locations

Little Brook Hospital

Dartford

DA2 6PB


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