Job Summary
We are recruiting a dynamic and credible Senior Occupational Therapist within our Therapy and discharge team at the QEQM site. This exciting position offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to grow their clinical experience and leadership within this speciality and develop themselves in line with their personal development plan. The post holder will work within a team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, assistant practitioners and discharge managers as well as being part of the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will have the opportunity to provide therapy intervention in a fast paced environment managing complex discharge planning.
Main duties of the job
* To provide clinical expertise, advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team.
* To support the development of and maintain communication networks in order to provide a high quality and efficient service.
* To support and participate in the development of clinical standards and protocols, evidence-based practice, audit, research, clinical and non-clinical risk management in order to maintain the clinical governance of the service and Occupational Therapy delivery.
About Us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway. We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.
Details
* Date posted: 09 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 344-3024DCB-F
* Job locations: QEQM Hospital, St Peters Road, Margate, CT9 4AN
Job Description
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
* Qualifications and Training (Essential)
o Professional Occupational Therapy (BSc, MSc, or equivalent)
o HCPC registration
* Desirable (Qualifications and Training)
o Member of CSP/RCOT
* Clinical Skills and Experience (Essential)
o Completion of professional Preceptorship or equivalent clinical experience
o Ability to demonstrate high quality clinical and evidence based practice
o Evidence to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
o Experience working in a fast paced setting
o Demonstrate good problem solving skills
* Desirable (Clinical Skills and Experience)
o Experience working within the emergency department
o Supervision skills
* Governance (Essential)
o Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and primary care
* Personal and professional attributes (Essential)
o Ability to work under pressure
o Ability to prioritise care delivery
o Good time management
o Ability to adapt to change
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
* Employer name: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: QEQM Hospital, St Peters Road, Margate, CT9 4AN
* Employer's website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
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