Occupational Therapist - Trauma & Orthopaedics
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the in patient therapy team at QEQM! We are looking for a band 6 Occupational Therapist with a passion for working in Trauma and Orthopaedics. This is a permanent post and working part time (18.75 hours / week)
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the in patient therapy team at QEQM! We are looking for a band 6 Occupational Therapist with a passion for working in Trauma and Orthopaedics. This is a permanent post and working part time (18.75 hours / week)
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards and will be part of a team consisting of band 7 OTs and Physios, band 6 OTs and Physios, band 5s, 4s and 3s.
We offer vast opportunities for CPD and learning across the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team and also regular supervision. Upon joining us we will support you with your progression (and can also offer a developmental post from a band 5 to a 6) both clinically and with leadership skills.
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Main duties of the job
Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of holistic therapy intervention for patients on the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards. To be an integral part in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients within Orthopaedics and working closely with the physiotherapists
You will need to be able to work independently and be able to delegate appropriately to band 4 assistant practitioners.
You will contribute to the development of the service and be involved in supporting staff through the appraisal process.
About Us
We are a very close team all working together and supporting each other to manage and develop the service.
You will have access to supervision and appraisals to develop your clinical and management skills and opportunities to develop leadership skills through various training programs.
We strive to embed the "we care" values into every day working practice ensuring that everyone who passes through the unit has an individualised program of care.
Details
Date posted
12 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
344-0901DCB-I
Job locations
QEQM Hospital
Ramsgate Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc Occupational Therapist
* HCPC Registration
Desirable
* Member of COT
Skills
Essential
* Highly developed clinical skills in Trauma and Orthopaedics
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organisational skills
* Excellent time management
Desirable
* Evidence of working within acute inpatient setting
* Competent presentation skills
Experience
Essential
* 18 months post graduate experience in relevant specialist area of Inpatients, general rotations
* Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
* Experience working within a fast pace setting
Desirable
* Experience working within acute inpatient setting
* Experience managing challenging situations
Knowledge
Essential
* Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC
* Knowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice
* Knowledge of discharge pathways
Desirable
* Experience providing complex assessments and discharge planning
* Experience using appropriate outcome measures linked to the assessment of orthopaedic patients
* Knowledge of extended role of Occupational Therapy within discharge pathways
Person Specification
Essential
* Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC
* Knowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice
* Knowledge of discharge pathways
Desirable
* Experience providing complex assessments and discharge planning
* Experience using appropriate outcome measures linked to the assessment of orthopaedic patients
* Knowledge of extended role of Occupational Therapy within discharge pathways
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).
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.
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
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
QEQM Hospital
Ramsgate Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
QEQM Hospital
Ramsgate Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
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