Job summary Are you a people person? Are you interested in developing a rewarding career within the healthcare setting? Are you motivated, enthusiastic and an excellent communicator? If yes, then this may be an ideal opportunity for you to join our friendly and supportive Occupational Therapy team at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the A rated Stroke Team at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Trust. An exciting opportunity has come up within the stroke team to get involved in the leadership of the developing community outreach services including the 'Early Supported Discharge' team. This unique service works closely with an in-house team of stroke specific carers, physios and SLTs to provide intensive rehabilitation to patients within their own home in the West Kent area. We would welcome an innovative and passionate neuro occupational therapist with a keen eye for quality improvement and evidence-based care.You will need to have a flexible approach, be resourceful and enthusiastic in demonstrating the impact and added value that Occupational Therapy brings to thepathway. Excellent time management, resilience and prioritisation skills are essential for delivery of an efficient and effective service. Main duties of the job We are looking for experienced, dynamic, innovative and forward thinking Occupational Therapists to be involved in this exciting opportunity. The successful candidates will be a highly skilled clinician with expert clinical knowledge, skills and experience supervising and educating others. You will need to have a flexible approach, be resourceful and enthusiastic in demonstrating the impact and added value that Occupational Therapy brings to the acute stroke pathway. Excellent time management, resilience and prioritisation skills are essential for delivery of an efficient and effective service. Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. About us Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits o Blue Light card eligibility o And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 359-6724248-T1-B Job locations Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Community Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational therapy HCPC registration Evidence of in-depth postgraduate study or qualification Desirable Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists Training in Management and leadership skills Experience and Knowledge Essential Post graduate experience in Neurology Experience in working in any of the following areas: general medicine, acute, in patient or community neuro-rehab, older people's rehab Experience of developing junior occupational therapy and other staff through CPD / PDP/ clinical supervision Managing a complex/highly complex caseload Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team Experience of working with support workers Experience of audit Supervision of Students Desirable Appreciation of changes in health and social care provision Understanding of primary care agenda Skills Essential Expert skills in Occupational therapy for patients with medical and surgical conditions and elderly care needs Ability to manage own caseload and record keeping/paperwork in the time allocated Effective communication skills both written and verbal Good time management skills and ability to prioritise Computer literacy Ability to motivate and to train others using different teaching modalities Evidence of active participation in In-Service Training & Clinical governance Demonstrate an ability and enthusiasm to develop evidence base for clinical practice Ability to function as an expert autonomous practitioner Experience of and commitment to Multidisciplinary working Able to complete tasks despite frequent interruptions Able to manage patients with behavioural/social/communication difficulties and to impart difficult/distressing information to patients and carers Able to deal with exposure to bodily fluids Desirable Experience at educating and training assistants and newly qualified therapists within clinical area of expertise Presentation skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational therapy HCPC registration Evidence of in-depth postgraduate study or qualification Desirable Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists Training in Management and leadership skills Experience and Knowledge Essential Post graduate experience in Neurology Experience in working in any of the following areas: general medicine, acute, in patient or community neuro-rehab, older people's rehab Experience of developing junior occupational therapy and other staff through CPD / PDP/ clinical supervision Managing a complex/highly complex caseload Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team Experience of working with support workers Experience of audit Supervision of Students Desirable Appreciation of changes in health and social care provision Understanding of primary care agenda Skills Essential Expert skills in Occupational therapy for patients with medical and surgical conditions and elderly care needs Ability to manage own caseload and record keeping/paperwork in the time allocated Effective communication skills both written and verbal Good time management skills and ability to prioritise Computer literacy Ability to motivate and to train others using different teaching modalities Evidence of active participation in In-Service Training & Clinical governance Demonstrate an ability and enthusiasm to develop evidence base for clinical practice Ability to function as an expert autonomous practitioner Experience of and commitment to Multidisciplinary working Able to complete tasks despite frequent interruptions Able to manage patients with behavioural/social/communication difficulties and to impart difficult/distressing information to patients and carers Able to deal with exposure to bodily fluids Desirable Experience at educating and training assistants and newly qualified therapists within clinical area of expertise Presentation skills 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 Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Community Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)