Occupational Therapist

1 week ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Rotational Band 6 Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our team at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. This exciting opportunity will provide the successful candidate with the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a clinical caseload of patients, assessing, formulating, and evaluating patient-centred care.
  • Facilitate safe discharge planning from hospital to the community.
  • Deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team.
  • Contribute to training and development within the Department, supporting new graduate Occupational therapists, student therapists, therapy apprentices, and support workers.
  • Promote the role of OT and demonstrate the values to the members of the multidisciplinary team.
About Our Organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. We are 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', which empowers frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day.

Person SpecificationQualifications
  • BSc Occupational Therapist or MSc Occupational Therapy.
Skills
  • Highly developed clinical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Excellent time management.
Experience
  • 18 months post-graduate experience in relevant care settings.
  • Proven record of providing high-quality intervention for high-risk patients.
Knowledge
  • Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care.
  • Knowledge of up-to-date clinical/evidenced-based practice.
  • Knowledge of appropriate clinical pathways.


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