Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Band 7
Main area: Occupational Therapy Grade: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (Seven Day Working) Job ref: 344-4537DCB-B Site: William Harvey Hospital Town: Ashford Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 28/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy and Discharge Service team at the William Harvey Hospital. The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues within the team and in collaboration with local organisations to provide a high-quality service to a variety of patients across Urgent, Emergency, and Acute Medicine, supporting a seamless transition from the acute setting. The team comprises Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, and Discharge Managers who are vital in assessing and planning therapy needs and discharge arrangements for patients admitted through our busy Emergency Department. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated therapist who is looking for a new challenge in helping to continually develop the service and who wants to develop their people management skills with support from the Clinical Lead Therapist and senior colleagues. Main duties of the job
Supporting the Clinical Lead in providing a high-quality therapy service to ensure safe, efficient, and effective discharge home with appropriate referrals into the community setting. Collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient patient flow through prioritising the caseload and supporting therapy colleagues to organise their caseload appropriately. Supporting the team in their development and assisting in the day-to-day running of the therapy service. Providing support and professional development of junior staff. Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is 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’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Person specification
Experience
At least 3 years post-graduate experience at a senior level in the relevant clinical area Proven record of providing high-quality intervention for high-risk patients Clinical Audit Skills and abilities
Highly developed clinical skills in the relevant area Excellent written and verbal communication skills Teaching/facilitating training Excellent organisational skills Up-to-date therapeutic moving and handling skills Good IT knowledge Effective and strong team player Knowledge
Awareness of Professional Issues and recent development in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, and CQC Knowledge of up-to-date clinical/evidence-based practice Awareness of Key Performance Indicators or service contracts Member of a special interest group related to the field Qualifications
HCPC Registered BSc Occupational Therapy Leadership Training Member of a Professional Group Personal Attributes
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Ability to Manage
Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the Clinical Lead Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust Policies and procedures Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change and use initiative Other
To be aware and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission, and Values Able to travel around East Kent and between Trust hospital sites We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help. The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements. The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles. Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check. Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria. We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds. You can search for and apply for roles directly on our website. If you are applying via NHS Jobs your application will be sent to our recruitment system TRAC. All subsequent information will be generated from TRAC so you won’t be able to see the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs and we won’t be able to respond to e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to us transferring your application and details to our system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records. Good luck with your application, we’ll contact you via email so please check your junk/spam folders. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Laura Collins Job title: Lead Therapist for Frailty & Front Door Services Email address: l.collins12@nhs.net Telephone number: 07955321055
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Band 7
Main area: Occupational Therapy Grade: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (Seven Day Working) Job ref: 344-4537DCB-B Site: William Harvey Hospital Town: Ashford Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 28/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy and Discharge Service team at the William Harvey Hospital. The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues within the team and in collaboration with local organisations to provide a high-quality service to a variety of patients across Urgent, Emergency, and Acute Medicine, supporting a seamless transition from the acute setting. The team comprises Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, and Discharge Managers who are vital in assessing and planning therapy needs and discharge arrangements for patients admitted through our busy Emergency Department. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated therapist who is looking for a new challenge in helping to continually develop the service and who wants to develop their people management skills with support from the Clinical Lead Therapist and senior colleagues. Main duties of the job
Supporting the Clinical Lead in providing a high-quality therapy service to ensure safe, efficient, and effective discharge home with appropriate referrals into the community setting. Collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient patient flow through prioritising the caseload and supporting therapy colleagues to organise their caseload appropriately. Supporting the team in their development and assisting in the day-to-day running of the therapy service. Providing support and professional development of junior staff. Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is 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’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Person specification
Experience
At least 3 years post-graduate experience at a senior level in the relevant clinical area Proven record of providing high-quality intervention for high-risk patients Clinical Audit Skills and abilities
Highly developed clinical skills in the relevant area Excellent written and verbal communication skills Teaching/facilitating training Excellent organisational skills Up-to-date therapeutic moving and handling skills Good IT knowledge Effective and strong team player Knowledge
Awareness of Professional Issues and recent development in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, and CQC Knowledge of up-to-date clinical/evidence-based practice Awareness of Key Performance Indicators or service contracts Member of a special interest group related to the field Qualifications
HCPC Registered BSc Occupational Therapy Leadership Training Member of a Professional Group Personal Attributes
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Ability to Manage
Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the Clinical Lead Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust Policies and procedures Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change and use initiative Other
To be aware and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission, and Values Able to travel around East Kent and between Trust hospital sites We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help. The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements. The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles. Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check. Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria. We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds. You can search for and apply for roles directly on our website. If you are applying via NHS Jobs your application will be sent to our recruitment system TRAC. All subsequent information will be generated from TRAC so you won’t be able to see the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs and we won’t be able to respond to e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to us transferring your application and details to our system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records. Good luck with your application, we’ll contact you via email so please check your junk/spam folders. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Laura Collins Job title: Lead Therapist for Frailty & Front Door Services Email address: l.collins12@nhs.net Telephone number: 07955321055
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