Job Summary
An exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Lead Occupational Therapist to join the Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital (KMAH), part of the North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT). KMAH is a 14‑bed general adolescent inpatient unit, including three eating disorder pathway beds, set in a modern hospital within beautiful grounds.
The role offers the chance to work in an experienced multidisciplinary team (MDT), delivering evidence‑based, person‑centred care to young people and families, supporting recovery and smooth transitions back to the community.
Main duties
* Provide clinical leadership within the MDT and report to the Clinical Lead and Matron.
* Supervise a Band 6 OT and several OT Assistants, ensuring consistent, evidence‑based interventions.
* Maintain and enhance the existing ward OT programme, delivering sensory assessments and creating individualised therapeutic plans.
* Collaborate with the Intensive Home Treatment Team (IHTT) for community‑based interventions.
* Interface with other NELFT services and external stakeholders to ensure high‑quality service delivery 365 days per year.
* Utilise clinical practice skills to perform specialist assessments, formulate treatment plans and communicate effectively with multi‑professional teams.
About Us
KMAH works closely with NELFT’s locality teams, eating disorder and neurodevelopmental services, and provides a Section 136 health‑based place of safety. Staff benefit from strong training, CPD and research opportunities, including CYP‑IAPT and leadership development.
Qualifications & Experience
* Essential – Fully qualified Occupational Therapist, HCPC registered.
* Desirable – RCOT registered, experience in community settings.
* Leadership, communication and training skills are required; computer and administrative skills are desirable.
* Car driving licence is desirable.
Employment Details
Permanent, full‑time, regular clinical and managerial supervision, robust multi‑disciplinary team support, training and development opportunities.
Pay scheme: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro‑rata (plus HCAS). Probationary period applies; internal candidates are exempt. Working pattern is full‑time.
Application
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details. We welcome applications even if you do not meet all criteria; development needs can be discussed at interview.
Applications requiring UK Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Disclosure and Barring Service checks are mandatory in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
To apply, visit the NHS Careers website.
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