Occupational Therapist - Trauma & Orthopaedics

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Margate is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist specializing in Trauma and Orthopaedics. This part-time position (18.75 hours/week) involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment, focusing on patient rehabilitation and service development. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and 18 months of relevant experience.

Benefits

Opportunities for CPD and learning

Regular supervision

Support for progression to Band 6

Qualifications

• 18 months post‑graduate experience in relevant specialist area of Inpatients.
• Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients.
• Experience working within a fast‑pace setting.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of holistic therapy intervention.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the development of the service.

Skills

Highly developed clinical skills in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Evidence of working within acute inpatient setting

Education

BSc Occupational Therapist

HCPC Registration

Member of COT

Job description

Go back East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapist - Trauma & Orthopaedics

The closing date is 30 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the in‑patient therapy team at QEQM! We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with a passion for working in Trauma and Orthopaedics. This is a permanent post and working part‑time (18.75 hours / week).

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards and will be part of a team consisting of Band 7 OTs and Physios, Band 6 OTs and Physios, Band 5s, 4s and 3s.

We offer vast opportunities for CPD and learning across the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team and also regular supervision. Upon joining us we will support you with your progression (and can also offer a developmental post from a Band 5 to a 6) both clinically and with leadership skills.

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Main duties of the job

Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of holistic therapy intervention for patients on the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards. To be an integral part in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients within Orthopaedics and working closely with the physiotherapists.

You will need to be able to work independently and be able to delegate appropriately to Band 4 assistant practitioners.

You will contribute to the development of the service and be involved in supporting staff through the appraisal process.

About us

We are a very close team all working together and supporting each other to manage and develop the service.

You will have access to supervision and appraisals to develop your clinical and management skills and opportunities to develop leadership skills through various training programmes.

We strive to embed the "we care" values into everyday working practice ensuring that everyone who passes through the unit has an individualised programme of care.

Job responsibilities

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

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Occupational Therapist
• HCPC Registration
• Member of COT

skills

• Highly developed clinical skills in Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Evidence of working within acute inpatient setting

Experience

• 18 months post‑graduate experience in relevant specialist area of Inpatients, general rotations
• Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
• Experience working within a fast‑pace setting
• Experience working within acute inpatient setting
• Experience managing challenging situations

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
• Experience providing complex assessments and discharge planning
• Experience using appropriate outcome measures linked to the assessment of orthopaedic patients
• Knowledge of extended role of Occupational Therapy within discharge pathways

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.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust