About this role
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Early Supported Discharge service and work on Sapphire Ward, working with our 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 inpatient setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Occupational Therapist to 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 Shopping Centre and is surrounded by well-known food establishments and local coffee shops making it an ideal location to be based from. This is a full time position. The Early Supported Discharge service operates 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday. 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 This job involves working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with the Early Supported Discharge service at Gravesham Community Hospital. The role focuses on supporting stroke patients and others with neurological conditions in their recovery, both in the inpatient setting of the Sapphire Ward and through community visits. The job is based in Gravesend, convenient for amenities and operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 4pm. Essential responsibilities include providing high-standard Occupational Therapy, managing junior staff, and continuous service improvement. Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy, be registered with the HCPC, and ideally be members of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy. A driving licence and vehicle access are required for community visits.
About us HCRG Care Group manages the Early Supported Discharge service at Gravesham Community Hospital, where this role is based. They emphasize teamwork, high-quality patient care, and service development. The group values its employees with comprehensive benefits, including NHS Pension and exclusive access to discounts and personal support services. They encourage a culture of innovation, offering dedicated funding for ideas that can transform health and care. They focus on integrating occupational therapy with other health services to provide patient-centered care and rehabilitation. The organisation offers a supportive environment for professional growth and learning through eLearning and bespoke career pathways.
Job description Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Early Supported Discharge service and work on Sapphire Ward, working with our 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 inpatient setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Occupational Therapist to 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 a full time position. The Early Supported Discharge service operates8am - 4pm Monday - Friday.
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 Responsibilities: 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 inpatient 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 the Sapphire ward 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.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have / be:
BSc, MSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy. A HCPC registration A member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field Experience in different specialist areas as a junior Occupational Therapist within the NHS, or equivalent. Junior rotations eg Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Rehabilitation, Outpatients, Orthopaedics. Knowledge of a broad range of assessments and therapy interventions relevant to a caseload of adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties arising from stroke Up-to-date knowledge of research to inform evidence based practice Excellent understanding of relevant national guidelines around stroke care
Package Description: You will feel valued as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within our Early Supported Discharge Service based on Sapphire Ward at Gravesham Community Hospital, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
Band 6 Salary with 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
Qualifications Essential
BSc, MSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy; HCPC registration; Royal College of Occupational Therapy membership; Evidence of CPD.
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.
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 HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Gravesend
DA11 0DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)