Do you have a sound knowledge of respiratory conditions and how occupational therapy can be used to support this client group? Do you have knowledge around CBT and how this and solution focused therapy can improve outcomes for respiratory patients? Respiratory Care is important now, more than ever before. We have seen significant investment in the service in East Kent which will help keep more patients with respiratory disease at home and out of hospital. That’s where you come in. We are looking for a band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our well-established team in East Kent. This will be based in Whitstable but involve covering a wider area incorporating other East Kent localities. Our service supports patients living with respiratory disease, with an emphasis on enablement and support in the community as part of their care pathway. We aim to enhance the quality of life for people living with respiratory disease, whatever stage they are at. We believe in innovation and working together to achieve the best results. So, if you can bring fresh ideas and a genuine interest in helping people with respiratory disease to live well for longer, we’d love to hear from you. Band 6 HCPs are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services provided within the community team across the health economy by: Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care linked to packages of prescribed care or identified projects. The role will include delivery of anxiety management programmes in the home, clinic and group settings to support the psychological wellbeing of respiratory patients. This will also include a high degree of symptom management, for example, fatigue management, energy conservation and pacing techniques. Developing integrated care programmes in partnership with senior practitioners and/or commissioners. Supporting in the supervision and development of staff. Actively working as a member of the integrated team to provide high quality care to service users. Undertaking a range of competent clinical and non-clinical interventions to support the outcomes of the service. Acting as lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff carry out assessment/reassessments of service users and/or pathways with complex needs across the relevant field. Supporting and making recommendations to senior managers in order to prioritise and focus efforts to drive forward and achieve business objectives, service improvement strategies and statutory requirements. Additional Working Pattern: Mon - Fri - 7.5 hrs over 5 days Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work 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. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Clair Gough Job title: Specialist Respiratory Nurse Email address: clair.goughnhs.net