Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job summary

We are looking for two dynamic, experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join our strong and progressive specialist multi-disciplinary Adult Learning Disability Team in the Ashford Canterbury and Coastal locality.

We have a full time and part-time position available. We are a community-based team who work closely alongside local authority and specialist mental health services to support adults with Learning Disabilities and complex needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an extremely rewarding specialist area where you will use your Occupational Therapy skills to manage a complex clinical caseload within a well-established and friendly team.

We believe in treating the whole person not just the condition, so we provide flexible and holistic care in a range of community settings.

Full UK driving licence and car driver is essential

Main duties of the job

The KCHFT learning disability team uses a positive multi-disciplinary model to provide direct specialist clinical expertise, behavioural and engagement support and access to developmental opportunities to people with learning disabilities and their families and carers.

We also facilitate reasonable adjustments to enable people to access mainstream healthcare services where these best meet their health needs. The multi-disciplinary teams of OTs, nurses, SLTS, PTs and a specialist vision and hearing service work in four geographic localities across the County and work in partnership with the social care teams for Kent County Council (KCC) and the LD teams within the Mental Health Trust (KMPT) to provide a co-ordinated and holistic combined service for people with learning disabilities.

The OT team provides specialist support to enable people to live their lives fully. We work with people with learning disabilities, their families and paid carers in community settings as part of a multi - agency team. Weprovide assessment and treatment interventions that aim to maximise a person's quality of a Specialist OT you will be expected to deliver a high standard of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment to people we support with a learning disability, demonstrating expertise in this will support a complex clinical caseload using evidence based / person centred practice and similarly supervise othermember so the OT team to deliver best practice.

About us

One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values C ompassionate A spirational R esponsive E xcellent.

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.

Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. 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. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both.

Looking for professional development? We can support that too Ourcareer pathways will help you achieve your aspirations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 10th May 2024.

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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. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC Registration for OT

Desirable

Specialist LD OT courses / supervisory - management qualifications

Experience

Essential

Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads

Desirable

Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS)

Special Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to people with a Learning Disability and its application across health care services

Desirable

Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups especially to Adults with an LD

Desirable

Strong influencing and negotiating skills Understanding of training needs in relation to post

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Flexible and adaptable with an OT LD setting

Ability to Manage

Essential

Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.

Desirable

Ability to manage own time effectively / Full UK Driving Licence

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