Main area: Acute Mental Health Grade Band 5
Contract: Permanent
The applicant needs to be physically able to complete physical interventions training and use the skills when supporting with restraints.
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (The post includes weekend working.)
Job ref: 380-AC0665-A
Site: Ruby ward, Town: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59
The CQC rates us as an Outstanding organisation for Caring with an overall rating of Good
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) offers a range of ongoing benefits to our valued workforce across the Trust. From an active
health and wellbeing programme
to regular recognition events, we work hard to provide varied benefits that make a difference to your work-life balance. Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can 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. Job overview
Would you like to be part of a forward-thinking mental health inpatient service? The Ruby ward team is looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join them. KMPT offers an extensive preceptorship program for newly qualified staff. Our ward environments offer a unique opportunity to develop your Occupational Therapy skills within a supportive therapy and multi-disciplinary team. Main duties of the job
As Occupational Therapists, we are positioned to shape the culture of inpatient settings to promote a therapeutic day that co-exists to enhance therapeutic interventions and recovery-focused ethos on the units. Applicants are required to be car drivers and have access to a car for home visits and assessments unless supported by the Equality Act whereby the Trust will be expected to make reasonable adjustments for the successful candidate. Please be aware that although we are a Mental Health Ward, all staff are expected to wear PPE in line with Government Guidelines. You must be able to complete Physical Interventions Training to work on the ward. Working for our organisation
Come and work with us in the Garden of England, where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. Person specification
Qualifications
OT Diploma or Degree Experience
Understanding of Groupwork skills Experience in acute inpatient mental health setting Skills
Evidence of working in a person-centred way Evidence of working in line with our Trust values Your employer pays 23.7% towards your pension and life assurance benefits. 27 days for full time or pro rata if part time After 5 years NHS service: 29 days full time or pro rata if part time After 10 years NHS service: 33 days full time or pro rata if part time Plus bank holidays, that’s up to 41 days - more than 8 weeks paid time off! Medical staff have national Terms and Conditions. Buying and selling of annual leave is also available as part of our flexible approach to staff benefits. Additional Benefits
Recommend a friend campaign:
If you already work for us you could refer a friend from outside of the Trust to any of the roles below and you can receive £1000 if they are successfully recruited. Statutory and occupational maternity, paternity or adoption leave:
Dependant on length of NHS service. Other paid/unpaid leave:
This can be for Jury Service, Reserved Armed Forces, etc. This is paid outside of annual leave. Non-paid leave for career breaks. Staff Support:
KMPT offers a face-to-face counselling service for any issues not just work-related problems. NHS discounts and shopping vouchers:
Staff can sign up for Red Guava, PS discounts, and Health Service Discounts to receive a variety of discounts in travel, fashion, technology, mobile phone contracts, food and drink, days out etc. Learning and Development opportunities:
In addition to the mandatory subjects, there are a number of leadership, management, and staff topic areas, including coaching and mentoring. Induction:
KMPT is committed to supporting all new staff and this includes a comprehensive Induction programme. New starter bonus:
At the Trust, we really value our nurses and the skills they bring. To recognise this we offer a New Hire Bonus of £1200 pro rata for band 5 and 6 nursing staff. Staff Network Forums:
A variety of staff network forums which empower, support, and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity. Lease car scheme, Cycle to work scheme, the list goes on... Probation Period:
New employees external to Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service, it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. KMPT are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter. KMPT takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision. KMPT is creating an environment for equal opportunities for all, where we can
ALL
be ourselves. We take pride in our services – which are underpinned by our
Trust values : Respect:
We value people as individuals, we treat others as we would like to be treated. Openness:
Work in a collaborative, transparent way. Accountability:
We are professional and responsible for our actions. Working together:
We work together to make a difference for our service users. Innovation:
We find creative ways to run efficient, high-quality services. Excellence:
We listen and learn to continually improve our knowledge and ways of working. In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. 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: Tatjana Krizanovska Job title: Interim Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead Email address: tatjana.krizanovska@nhs.net Telephone number: 07500814543
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health and wellbeing programme
to regular recognition events, we work hard to provide varied benefits that make a difference to your work-life balance. Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can 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. Job overview
Would you like to be part of a forward-thinking mental health inpatient service? The Ruby ward team is looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join them. KMPT offers an extensive preceptorship program for newly qualified staff. Our ward environments offer a unique opportunity to develop your Occupational Therapy skills within a supportive therapy and multi-disciplinary team. Main duties of the job
As Occupational Therapists, we are positioned to shape the culture of inpatient settings to promote a therapeutic day that co-exists to enhance therapeutic interventions and recovery-focused ethos on the units. Applicants are required to be car drivers and have access to a car for home visits and assessments unless supported by the Equality Act whereby the Trust will be expected to make reasonable adjustments for the successful candidate. Please be aware that although we are a Mental Health Ward, all staff are expected to wear PPE in line with Government Guidelines. You must be able to complete Physical Interventions Training to work on the ward. Working for our organisation
Come and work with us in the Garden of England, where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. Person specification
Qualifications
OT Diploma or Degree Experience
Understanding of Groupwork skills Experience in acute inpatient mental health setting Skills
Evidence of working in a person-centred way Evidence of working in line with our Trust values Your employer pays 23.7% towards your pension and life assurance benefits. 27 days for full time or pro rata if part time After 5 years NHS service: 29 days full time or pro rata if part time After 10 years NHS service: 33 days full time or pro rata if part time Plus bank holidays, that’s up to 41 days - more than 8 weeks paid time off! Medical staff have national Terms and Conditions. Buying and selling of annual leave is also available as part of our flexible approach to staff benefits. Additional Benefits
Recommend a friend campaign:
If you already work for us you could refer a friend from outside of the Trust to any of the roles below and you can receive £1000 if they are successfully recruited. Statutory and occupational maternity, paternity or adoption leave:
Dependant on length of NHS service. Other paid/unpaid leave:
This can be for Jury Service, Reserved Armed Forces, etc. This is paid outside of annual leave. Non-paid leave for career breaks. Staff Support:
KMPT offers a face-to-face counselling service for any issues not just work-related problems. NHS discounts and shopping vouchers:
Staff can sign up for Red Guava, PS discounts, and Health Service Discounts to receive a variety of discounts in travel, fashion, technology, mobile phone contracts, food and drink, days out etc. Learning and Development opportunities:
In addition to the mandatory subjects, there are a number of leadership, management, and staff topic areas, including coaching and mentoring. Induction:
KMPT is committed to supporting all new staff and this includes a comprehensive Induction programme. New starter bonus:
At the Trust, we really value our nurses and the skills they bring. To recognise this we offer a New Hire Bonus of £1200 pro rata for band 5 and 6 nursing staff. Staff Network Forums:
A variety of staff network forums which empower, support, and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity. Lease car scheme, Cycle to work scheme, the list goes on... Probation Period:
New employees external to Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service, it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. KMPT are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter. KMPT takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision. KMPT is creating an environment for equal opportunities for all, where we can
ALL
be ourselves. We take pride in our services – which are underpinned by our
Trust values : Respect:
We value people as individuals, we treat others as we would like to be treated. Openness:
Work in a collaborative, transparent way. Accountability:
We are professional and responsible for our actions. Working together:
We work together to make a difference for our service users. Innovation:
We find creative ways to run efficient, high-quality services. Excellence:
We listen and learn to continually improve our knowledge and ways of working. In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. 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: Tatjana Krizanovska Job title: Interim Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead Email address: tatjana.krizanovska@nhs.net Telephone number: 07500814543
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