Are you a people person? Are you motivated, enthusiastic and an excellent communicator? If yes, then this may be an ideal opportunity for you to join our friendly and supportive Occupational Therapy team.
The Acute service at MTW, based at Tunbridge Wells, but would need to be able to work cross-site, has an opportunity for a Band 6 role. This presents an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the team and contribute to providing a high standard of service for Acute, Surgical and elderly care patients across Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone hospital sites. You will be supported in gaining specialist clinical skills, being involved in service development projects and developing your supervisory skills by supporting others.
This post requires cross-siteworking and will offer an opportunity for flexible working across 7 days.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be able to work in a fast-paced and busy environment, have excellent communication skills and have experience in an acute hospital setting.
We strive to provide a friendly and supportive working environment and offer access to in-house training opportunities and external training. We are committed to supporting the education of Occupational Therapy students.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date, so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second‑best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible, working‑friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
* At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
* Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
* Blue Light card eligibility.
* And more; additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions before submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational therapy
* HCPC Registration
* Member of Professional Body
* Member of special interest group
* Post‑graduate training in relevant short courses
Experience/Knowledge
* Post qualification experience in a physical setting
* Evidence of personal and professional development
* Experience in working as part of an MDT
* Experience of leading and influencing others, including OT colleagues
* Experience in leading and contributing to Audit
* Experience in service improvement
* An understanding of common medical, and surgical conditions, care of the elderly, neurology, trauma and orthopaedics
* Application of OT theory in the treatment of medical, surgical, orthopaedics, neurology, care of the elderly conditions in an inpatient setting
* Experience of acute in patient treatment
* Supervision of junior staff and students
Skills
* Experience and commitment to multi‑disciplinary working
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Understanding of quality issues
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.
Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time, part‑time, job share, flexible working
Reference number
359-7591717-T1
Job locations
Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)
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