Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Band 7
Main area: Occupational Therapy
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Seven Day Working)
Job ref: 344-4537DCB-D
Site: William Harvey Hospital
Town: Ashford
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/03/2025 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 the assessment and planning of 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
1. Support 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.
2. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient patient flow by prioritising the caseload and supporting therapy colleagues in organising their caseload appropriately.
3. Assist in the development of the team and support the day-to-day running of the therapy service.
4. Provide support and professional development for 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.
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 experience
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 developments 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
Application Information
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
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 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.
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