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Go back East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustOccupational Therapist - Trauma & OrthopaedicsThe closing date is 05 October 2025An 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.PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYMain duties of the jobAssessment, 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 physiotherapistsYou 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 usWe 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 programs.We strive to embed the "we care" values into every day working practice ensuring that everyone who passes through the unit has an individualised program of care.Job responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Person SpecificationQualificationsBSc Occupational TherapistHCPC RegistrationMember of COTskillsHighly developed clinical skills in Trauma and OrthopaedicsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organisational skillsEvidence of working within acute inpatient settingExperience18 months post graduate experience in relevant specialist area of Inpatients, general rotationsProven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patientsExperience working within a fast pace settingExperience working within acute inpatient settingExperience managing challenging situationsKnowledgeAwareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQCKnowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practiceExperience providing complex assessments and discharge planningExperience using appropriate outcome measures linked to the assessment of orthopaedic patientsKnowledge of extended role of Occupational Therapy within discharge pathwaysDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr