Job summary
Would you enjoy the challenge of supporting patients following a stroke? Do you find neurological conditions fascinating? If so, then we have just the job for you!
We are looking for a highly motivated part-time experienced occupational therapist to join West Kent's Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT). You will support the caseload across West Kent.
CNRT works with clients with both progressive and non-progressive neurological impairments, including Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Huntington's Disease and Brain Injury. We deliver the Early Supported Discharge programme for Stroke patients and work closely with our local hospices and patient support groups to deliver the best possible care for our patients. Intervention is goal orientated and is provided in the most appropriate setting for each patient- often in their own home. Our teams are multi-professional and in addition to Occupational Therapists, include Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurse Specialists, Therapy Assistants and Neuropsychologists, with administrative support.
Main duties of the job
You will provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment, advice and rehabilitation of patients presenting with neurological problems, including addressing cognitive, positioning and upper limb difficulties. This will include patients with: Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Huntington's Disease and Head and Spinal Injury.
You should have good verbal and written communication skills and be a strong team player. You will also need excellent clinical skills and have the initiative and drive to work with the rest of the team to develop the service further.
We offer a very supportive working environment in which to develop your clinical and managerial skills - this includes in-service training, regular appraisal and clinical supervision. Research is actively encouraged and students from local universities undertake placements in our teams.
You will need access to a car to use for work in this community role. Weekend working may be required and you need to be willing to work in the Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Edenbridge area as well as the Maidstone and Weald patch. If you have any questions about the post please contact: Rachel Bushnell - Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist on Tel: 0300 1234 145 or rachel.bushnell@nhs.net or Georgina Hatton - Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist on the same tel. no. or g.hatton2@nhs.net
Additional Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, occasional weekends
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
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy degree
Desirable
- specialist qualification relevant to community neuro rehab
Experience
Essential
- - Minimum 1 year experience in neurorehab, community experience, relevant specialist learning , educator/supervisor experience
Desirable
- Experience of relevant IT programmes/packages
Specialist knowledge and expertise
Essential
- Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance, evidence of recent CPD
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Time management, working under pressure, working with a variety of people, communiation of complex and sensitive information, influencing and negotiation skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- - Ability to motivate others, ability to manage and lead change, Flexible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy degree
Desirable
- specialist qualification relevant to community neuro rehab
Experience
Essential
- - Minimum 1 year experience in neurorehab, community experience, relevant specialist learning , educator/supervisor experience
Desirable
- Experience of relevant IT programmes/packages
Specialist knowledge and expertise
Essential
- Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance, evidence of recent CPD
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Time management, working under pressure, working with a variety of people, communiation of complex and sensitive information, influencing and negotiation skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- - Ability to motivate others, ability to manage and lead change, Flexible
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.
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
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).
