Senior Occupational Therapist

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in England is seeking a dynamic Senior Occupational Therapist to join their Therapy and Discharge Team at the QEQM site. This role offers the opportunity for clinical growth and leadership, supporting a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will manage complex discharge planning and enhance communication networks within the team. Required qualifications include a degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and strong clinical skills. Competitive benefits and a supportive working culture are provided.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Completion of professional Preceptorship or equivalent clinical experience.
• Ability to demonstrate high quality clinical and evidence based practice.
• Experience working in a fast paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical delivery and leadership of therapy services.
• Provide clinical expertise and support to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in the development of clinical standards and protocols.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Professional Occupational Therapy (BSc, MSc, or equivalent)

HCPC registration

Member of CSP/RCOT

Job description

Go back East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 28 December 2025

We are recruiting a dynamic and credible Senior Occupational Therapist within our Therapy and discharge team at the QEQM site.

This exciting position offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to grow their clinical experience and leadership within this speciality and have the opportunity to develop themselves in line with their personal development plan. The post holder will work within a team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, assistant practitioners and discharge managers as well as being part of the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will have the opportunity to provide therapy intervention in a fast paced environment managing complex discharge planning.

Main duties of the job

To support the clinical delivery and leadership of therapy services in The Therapy and Discharge Team at the QEQM.

• To provide clinical expertise, advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team.
• To support the development of and maintain communication networks in order to provide a high quality and efficient service.
• To support and participate in the development of clinical standards and protocols, evidence-based practice, audit, research, clinical and non-clinical risk management in order to maintain the clinical governance of the service and Occupational Therapy delivery.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Professional Occupational Therapy (BSc, MSc, or equivalent)
• HCPC registration
• Member of CSP/RCOT

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Completion of professional Preceptorship or equivalent clinical experience
• Ability to demonstrate high quality clinical and evidence based practice
• Evidence to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in a fast paced setting
• Demonstrate good problem solving skills
• Experience working within the emergency department

Governance

• Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and primary care

Personal and professional attributes

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise care delivery
• Good time management
• Ability to adapt to change

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