Job summary We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to rotate between our Stroke and Neurology Teams, who is passionate about delivering high quality, patient centred care. Main duties of the job Assist Therapy Team Leaders and Band 7 Therapy Team in the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Therapy service provided to patients within stroke service on a day-to-day basis. To manage a clinical caseload using evidence-based assessments, treatment and discharge planning to patients within the clinical speciality. To work as part of an MDT and provide highly specialised therapy advice to members of the MDT. To deputise for the Band 7 Occupational Therapist on clinical and managerial duties within the team. To participate in 7-day services. About us Our Therapy service is a dynamic and exciting team that works across our three main site at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate and Kent and Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury, as well as supporting patients across our satellite sites. We form part of close MDT working on all the wards and the therapy team are key team members in the rehabilitation of patients and discharge planning. We firmly believe that developing our staff is key to success; we have a dynamic and progressive training and development ethos, providing excellent opportunities to enhance your knowledge and competencies, nurturing your personal and professional development by encouraging and supporting you to reach your full potential, we currently have therapy staff studying to be Advanced Practitioners, and as the organisation is moving towards a skills based workforce the future opportunities are endless. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 344-3439DCB Job locations Kent and Canterbury Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NG Job description Job responsibilities Are you a highly motivated and driven to deliver high quality patient centred care? Kent and Canterbury Hospital are looking for a Occupational Therapist to join the Stroke and Neurology service. East Kent Hospitals is one of the biggest trusts in the country. The Stroke service at Kent and Canterbury gives a great breadth of knowledge and skills across the acute and rehab pathways & strives to provide an exceptional standard of care as evident in the National SSNAP audit programme, which rates the service as an A. The Acute Neurology ward and Neuro rehab Unit provide specialist treatment and management for a variety of neurological conditions. While working with us you can benefit from opportunities such as professional development to further education. We strive to offer a supportive environment for our staff and regularly run Band 6 In-Service training; from supporting literature research to developing knowledge and up to date practice. The post holder will have access to regular supervision, in-service trainings and external courses as well as opportunities to get involved in service improvement programmes, audit and research. We run group sessions as part of the treatment and aim to provide holistic care for patients to achieve their goals. We work closely with our regional colleagues, as part of the Kent and Medway Integrated Stroke Delivery Network, to share good practice and to shape the future of our services in line with national recommendations. The successful candidate must have previous experience of working within an inpatient hospital setting and with neurologically impaired patients. So if you have what we are looking for and are keen to learn and develop get in touch & apply today. Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Job description Job responsibilities Are you a highly motivated and driven to deliver high quality patient centred care? Kent and Canterbury Hospital are looking for a Occupational Therapist to join the Stroke and Neurology service. East Kent Hospitals is one of the biggest trusts in the country. The Stroke service at Kent and Canterbury gives a great breadth of knowledge and skills across the acute and rehab pathways & strives to provide an exceptional standard of care as evident in the National SSNAP audit programme, which rates the service as an A. The Acute Neurology ward and Neuro rehab Unit provide specialist treatment and management for a variety of neurological conditions. While working with us you can benefit from opportunities such as professional development to further education. We strive to offer a supportive environment for our staff and regularly run Band 6 In-Service training; from supporting literature research to developing knowledge and up to date practice. The post holder will have access to regular supervision, in-service trainings and external courses as well as opportunities to get involved in service improvement programmes, audit and research. We run group sessions as part of the treatment and aim to provide holistic care for patients to achieve their goals. We work closely with our regional colleagues, as part of the Kent and Medway Integrated Stroke Delivery Network, to share good practice and to shape the future of our services in line with national recommendations. The successful candidate must have previous experience of working within an inpatient hospital setting and with neurologically impaired patients. So if you have what we are looking for and are keen to learn and develop get in touch & apply today. Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum of 18 months post graduate experience in relevant clinical area Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients Experience of Working with stroke/neurologically impaired patients as a Band 5 Experience of working in an acute hospital environment Desirable Use of outcome measures Involvement in audit/service development projects Experience in supporting students Skills and Abilities Essential Evidence of developed clinical skills in stroke Excellent written and verbal communication skills Up to date therapeutic moving & handling skills Complex/ multifactorial discharge planning including home assessment and environmental set up Use of standardised cognitive assessments Basic IT skills Knowledge Essential Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC Knowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice within clinical speciality Desirable Awareness of National Clinical Stroke Guidelines 2023 Qualifications Essential BSc Occupational Therapist HCPC registration Desirable Member of RCOT Member of relevant special interest group. Personal attributes Essential Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Team worker Ability to manage Essential Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to cope with change and use initiative Other Essential To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values. Able to travel around East Kent, and between Trust hospital sites Desirable Valid UK Driving Licence Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum of 18 months post graduate experience in relevant clinical area Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients Experience of Working with stroke/neurologically impaired patients as a Band 5 Experience of working in an acute hospital environment Desirable Use of outcome measures Involvement in audit/service development projects Experience in supporting students Skills and Abilities Essential Evidence of developed clinical skills in stroke Excellent written and verbal communication skills Up to date therapeutic moving & handling skills Complex/ multifactorial discharge planning including home assessment and environmental set up Use of standardised cognitive assessments Basic IT skills Knowledge Essential Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC Knowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice within clinical speciality Desirable Awareness of National Clinical Stroke Guidelines 2023 Qualifications Essential BSc Occupational Therapist HCPC registration Desirable Member of RCOT Member of relevant special interest group. Personal attributes Essential Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Team worker Ability to manage Essential Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to cope with change and use initiative Other Essential To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values. Able to travel around East Kent, and between Trust hospital sites Desirable Valid UK Driving Licence Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address Kent and Canterbury Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NG Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)