About this role
Job summary
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
Are you looking for an opportunity to kick-start your occupational therapy career in Paediatrics? We are a highly successful integrated therapy service with a pooled budget across health and social care.
Although based in East Sussex, we are employed by KCHFT which is an outstanding trust. We believe that the best health care is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams working together and in partnership with other teams to provide seamless care.
We are currently seeking a B5 Occupational Therapist with experience in home adaptations, either prior to training or post-qualification and with an interest in working with children and young people with complex needs. The post is newlycreated and will primarily be focused on DFG work with the aim to develop wider competencies after 6 months within aspecial school.
The service has a strong commitment to training and development with robust supervision and shadowing opportunitiesacross the service.
For more information contact Fiona Middlemass, Professional Lead OT: [email protected]
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service the post-holder will be part of a countywideteam providing specialist assessments to inform housing adaptations to children and young people up to the age of 18.
The adaptations team also review specialist home equipment prescribed as part of a Disabled Facilities Grant and as partof the wider integrated care team as required.
You will need to be initiative-taking, resilient and solution-focused to embrace new ways of working; with an interest in developing equipment knowledge including manual-handling and postural management. Car-driver is essential. The post-holder will work closely within the complex needs integrated team including Speech and Language Therapy,Physiotherapy, School Nursing and Integrated Therapy Assistants as well as key partner agencies.
There will be a requirement to work in a special school within 6 months of commencing position with a view to developing competencies in postural management and statutory provision.
About us
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
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As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
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Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience in assessment and planning occupational therapy treatment for a variety of conditions; Experience across a broad range of placements
Desirable
Knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grants
Knowledge Essential
Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Knowledge of complex neurological problems
Qualifications Essential
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and State Registered with HCPC
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 Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chaucer Clinic
Dittons Road
Polegate
BN26 6QH
Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)