Overview
Occupational Therapist - Trauma & Orthopaedics at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. Permanent part-time (18.75 hours/week). Band 6. Based at QEQM Hospital, Margate.
Job Details
Date posted: 23 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 344-0901DCB-K
Job locations: QEQM Hospital, Ramsgate Road, Margate, CT9 4AN
Responsibilities
* Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of holistic therapy intervention for patients on the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team across the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards, with OT and Physiotherapy colleagues.
* Work independently and delegate to band 4 assistant practitioners where appropriate.
* Contribute to development of the service and support staff through the appraisal process.
Qualifications and Experience
* BSc Occupational Therapist
* HCPC Registration
* Desirable: Member of COT
* 18 months post graduate experience in relevant specialist area of Inpatients, general rotations
* Experience in high-risk patient intervention; fast-paced settings
Skills and Knowledge
* Trauma and Orthopaedics clinical skills; excellent written and verbal communication
* Organisational and time management skills
* Knowledge of discharge pathways; NHS clinical governance, NICE and CQC awareness
Desirable
* Experience in acute inpatient settings; complex discharge planning; outcome measures in orthopaedics; extended OT role
About Us
We are a close team, offer supervision, appraisals, leadership development, and a focus on the 'we care' values with individualised programmes of care.
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service check applies; UK registration required. Employer details: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, QEQM Hospital, Ramsgate Road, Margate, CT9 4AN. Employer website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/
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