We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a part-time Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team at the Rosewood Mother and Baby Unit (MBU).
The Rosewood MBU is an eight‑bedded inpatient unit providing specialist care and treatment to women experiencing acute perinatal mental health issues. Our mission is to support the health and recovery of mothers while fostering the crucial early development of the mother‑infant relationship.
Qualifications
* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
* Experience working within mental health; experience of perinatal mental health and/or infant/child development is desirable.
Responsibilities
* Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to patients on the Rosewood Mother and Baby Unit
* Support the continued development and provision of a meaningful group programme on the ward
* Support the Occupational Therapy Assistants on the ward with their involvement in patient care
* Be involved in multi‑disciplinary decisions regarding patient care
* Contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy contribution within the multi‑disciplinary service in accordance with the needs of service users and the requirements of the service
* Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate therapeutic interventions for identified service users
* Manage a defined caseload of service users with occupational needs using evidence‑based, service‑user centred principles and practice
* The senior occupational therapist is an experienced occupational therapist within the multi‑disciplinary care team
Benefits
As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional monthly payment. The High‑Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting, is 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,121 (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly).
About Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
We are part of the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC. We care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well, guided by our values of caring, inclusive, curious and confident.
How to Apply
Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification.
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Closing
This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.
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