Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join a dedicated team at a leading NHS Trust. This role involves providing high-quality therapy services, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting patient transitions from acute care. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing their skills and contributing to service improvements. Join a forward-thinking organization that values compassionate care and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of patients, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Support for work/life balance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-graduate experience in a senior clinical role.
• Proven high-quality intervention for high-risk patients.

Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Lead in providing high-quality therapy services.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teaching/facilitating training

IT knowledge

Therapeutic moving and handling skills

Education

BSc Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Leadership Training

Job description

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

Band 7

Main area: Occupational Therapy Grade Band 7

Contract: Permanent

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Seven Day Working) Job ref: 344-4537DCB-C

Site: William Harvey Hospital Town: Ashford

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 18/02/2025 23:59

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy and Discharge Service team at the William Harvey Hospital.

The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues within the team and in collaboration with local organisations to provide a high-quality service to a variety of patients across Urgent, Emergency, and Acute Medicine, supporting a seamless transition from the acute setting.

The team comprises Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, and Discharge Managers who are vital in assessing therapy needs and discharge arrangements for patients admitted through our busy Emergency Department.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated therapist looking for a new challenge in helping to continually develop the service and who wants to develop their people management skills with support from the Clinical Lead Therapist and senior colleagues.

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• Support the Clinical Lead in providing a high-quality therapy service to ensure safe, efficient, and effective discharge home with appropriate referrals into the community setting.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient patient flow through prioritising the caseload and supporting therapy colleagues in organising their caseload appropriately.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of the therapy service and support the team in their development.
• Provide support and professional development of junior staff.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference’.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

Experience

• At least 3 years post-graduate experience at a senior level in the relevant clinical area
• Proven record of providing high-quality intervention for high-risk patients
• Clinical Audit

Skills and abilities

• Highly developed clinical skills in the relevant area
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Teaching/facilitating training
• Excellent organisational skills
• Up-to-date therapeutic moving and handling skills
• Good IT knowledge
• Effective and strong team player

Knowledge

• Awareness of Professional Issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, and CQC
• Knowledge of up-to-date clinical/evidence-based practice
• Awareness of Key Performance Indicators or service contracts
• Member of a special interest group related to the field

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered
• BSc Occupational Therapy
• Leadership Training
• Member of a Professional Group

Personal Attributes

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable

Ability to Manage

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the Clinical Lead
• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust Policies and procedures
• Ability to organise own work
• Ability to cope with change and use initiative

Other

• To be aware and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission, and Values
• Able to travel around East Kent and between Trust hospital sites

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles.

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.

We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.

If you are applying via NHS Jobs, your application will be sent to our recruitment system TRAC. All subsequent information will be generated from TRAC so you won’t be able to see the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs and we won’t be able to respond to e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to us transferring your application and details to our system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Laura Collins

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Telephone number: 07955321055