We are seeking an enthusiastic band 4 Occupational Therapist Assistant Practitioner to join our specialist Multi-Disciplinary Team based in West Kent. Come and join our community-based team, who work closely alongside Local Authority and specialist Mental Health services to support adults with Learning Disabilities and complex needs. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an extremely rewarding specialist area where you will use your Occupational Therapy skills to support personalised interventions for the clients and support Occupational Therapy colleagues within a well-established and friendly team. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition, so we provide flexible and holistic care in a range of community settings. You must have a full, valid UK driving licence and have the ability to travel within the West Kent locality and also where required, across locations within the wider service, in a timely manner to ensure completion of role.
Responsibilities
* Develop and increase knowledge around falls and people with a Learning Disability and how this can impact their lives. Completing falls assessments and carrying out interventions including falls prevention work.
* Complete the trust training and gain competencies to become a Supplementary Assessor to be able to assess and prescribe standard stock equipment.
* Manage a clinical caseload providing assessment and interventions for people with a Learning Disability under supervision from an Occupational Therapist. You will work towards maximising a person’s quality of life by providing clinical expertise, behavioural and/or engagement support.
* Measure progress and ensure effective outcomes for the individual with a Learning Disability.
* Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team. You will be required to work closely with all stakeholders and promote effective collaborative working with all those involved in the person’s life.
* Contribute to the development of multi-disciplinary best practice, service development and quality improvement. The post holder will be encouraged to access regular supervision, annual appraisal and identified CPD opportunities as required/available.
About the role and organisation
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we have a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. We value compassion, aspiration, responsiveness and excellence. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion to improve patient care and the workforce. We welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We collect information about protected characteristics to ensure diverse and equitable access to opportunities, while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with recruitment policies.
Working arrangements and equality
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we support flexible working arrangements that suit both staff and patients. We may ask you to drive as part of the role to perform duties; you will be required to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment.
See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways. As a community Trust, many roles require individuals to drive to perform duties.
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