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Band 6 Therapist

1 month ago


Edenbridge Kent, United Kingdom Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

In West Kent, Kent Community Health Foundation Trust is now working closely with our GPs and the Primary Care Networks to provide health and social care tailoredaround the individual.With the creation of the new Edenbridge Memorial health Centre, an exciting new opportunity has arisen to support the local residents. The development of this community hub will link key services together to provide a proactive frailty model that optimises the ability to closely work with the GPs, as part of a joined-up community response with urgent care, and community and complex care nursing teams. It will also utilise the benefits of having a wellbeing day centre and health and wellbeing team working together to wrap care, support and education around individuals and their families/carers.Therapy services will play an integral role within this proactive care model and we are expanding our existing therapies team to support the creation and delivery of this new innovative project alongside our existing clinical leads.We have the opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join us and help deliver this new service development alongside our existing domiciliary proactive pathway.The role will be supported by the Community Rehabilitation Team and existing MDT Therapy Provision. These multi-disciplinary therapy streams will enable the applicantto access clinical supervision, training and a robust peer network and be part of a well-established team for professional support.
There will be a mixture of work based on site at the health centre in clinic and day centre settings, as well as community visits to patients in their own homes across thelocality.You will need to be able to build excellent working relationships with colleagues within the health centre and the wider KCHFT services, as well as our health and social care partners.Strong communication skills and innovative thinking will be required for engaging patients, staff, and families to put plans into action, and delivering training as required.All our Band 6 therapists are expected to support undergraduate and apprenticeship clinical placements.All our Band 6 Therapists are expected to supervise junior therapy staff and / or therapy assistants as part of their role.


As an autonomous practitioner delivering community care, it is a requirement of the role that you are able to drive and have access to a car (subject to the provisions ofthe Equality Act 2010).
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. We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. 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. 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. Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. Find out more about the community difference here.


Registered health care professional (HCPC registration) / Health related degree


Experience of leading projects / experience with use of IT programmes relevant to role.


Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services / Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months


Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice / Ability to manage and lead change / Flexible and adaptable.


Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner / Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures / Ability to manage own time effectively.


Access to car and full drivers license.


Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Edenbridge Health Centre


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