Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapistto joinour new Early Supported Discharge service and work on Sapphire Ward, working withour dynamic team at Gravesham Community Hospital. As a member of the Early Supported Discharge Team for Stroke patients and other Neurological conditions, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care within the community setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Occupational Therapistto make a real impact in the lives of patients and contribute to the ongoing development of our service. Gravesham Community Hospital is located a short distance from St Georges ShoppingCentre and is surrounded by well-known food establishments and local coffee shops making it an ideal location to be based from. This is afull timeposition. The Early Supported Discharge service operates8am - 4pm Monday - Saturday. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential in order to carry out community visits to patients in their homes and visit other bases. Main duties of the job To provide and develop a high standard of Occupational Therapy (OT) services to the patients with a focus on Early Supportive Discharge for Stroke patients and other Neurological conditions referred to the Community Neuro Rehab Team CNRT To provide Occupational Therapy treatment within the community setting and in reaching into the inpatient setting (Sapphire Unit) To provide specialist, Neuro focused OT assessments, interventions and advice for patients and relatives, using evidence-based client-centred principles. To manage, supervise and develop junior therapists, rehab assistants, apprentices, and students. In conjunction with the Band 7 and all other OTs, actively monitor and develop the OT service within CNRT in line with best practice, continuously striving to improve quality of service. To maintain a high standard of care and clinical practice in Neurology through liaison with those working in the team and to maintain close working relationships with other senior Occupational Therapists to facilitate integrated and collaborative rehabilitation programmes. Further information including a full list of responsibilities and requirements can be found in the attached job description. About us About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £35,392 to £42,618 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number HCRGCG/TP/116242/14826 Job locations HCRG Care Group Gravesend Kent DA11 0DG Job description Job responsibilities You will feel valued as a Band 6 Occupational Therapistwithin our newly developed Early Supported Discharge Service based on Sapphire Ward at Gravesham Community Hospital, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £35,392 - £42,618Band 6 Salarywith NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions 5%high cost area allowance Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Job description Job responsibilities You will feel valued as a Band 6 Occupational Therapistwithin our newly developed Early Supported Discharge Service based on Sapphire Ward at Gravesham Community Hospital, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £35,392 - £42,618Band 6 Salarywith NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions 5%high cost area allowance Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Person Specification General Requirements Essential Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Desirable Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Person Specification General Requirements Essential Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Desirable Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site 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. Employer details Employer name HCRG Care Group Address HCRG Care Group Gravesend Kent DA11 0DG Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)