occupational therapist

Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria. About the Role We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a part‑time Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team at the Rosewood Mother and Baby Unit (MBU). The Rosewood MBU is an eight‑bedded inpatient unit providing specialist care and treatment to women experiencing acute perinatal mental health issues. Our mission is to support the health and recovery of mothers while fostering the crucial early development of the mother‑infant relationship. Responsibilities Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to patients on the Rosewood Mother and Baby Unit. Support the continued development and provision of a meaningful group programme on the ward. Support the Occupational Therapy Assistants on the ward with their involvement in patient care. Be involved in multi‑disciplinary decisions regarding patient care. Identify, develop and provide the Occupational Therapy contribution within the multi‑disciplinary service in accordance with the needs of service users and the requirements of the service. Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate therapeutic interventions for identified service users. Manage a defined caseload of service users with occupational needs using evidence‑based, service user‑centred, hope and recovery, health promotion and relapse prevention orientated principles and practice. Qualifications & Requirements Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Experience working within mental health, with preference for perinatal mental health and/or infant/child development. Commitment to the development and clinical leadership of the MBU. Experience managing a defined caseload and delivering evidence‑based occupational therapy interventions. Experience supporting Occupational Therapy Assistants and participating in multi‑disciplinary care planning. Benefits As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month—High Cost Area (HCA) allowance—5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum of £1,258 and a maximum of £2,121 (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly). We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It’s why we’re passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together. Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification. #J-18808-Ljbffr