Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in T&O inAshford inAshford PUBLISHED 30 MAY 2024

Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our T&O inpatient Team at the William Harvey Hospital. The successful candidate will be working alongside colleagues within the team providing a high quality service to a variety of patients within Trauma and Orthopaedic wards, extending into the wider community setting. There will also be the opportunity to work in collaboration with therapy colleagues in the wider team and across the trust.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated therapist who is looking for a new challenge in helping to continually develop the service and who wants to develop their people management skills with support from the Clinical Lead Therapist and senior colleagues.


Please note that previous applicants need not apply.


Main duties of the job

Supporting Site Lead and Clinical Lead in providing a high quality therapy service to a range of people to ensure a safe, efficient and effective discharge home with appropriate referrals into the community setting.

Collaborative working with the MDT to ensure efficient patient flow through prioritising the caseload and supporting therapy colleagues to organise their caseload appropriately.

Supporting the team in their development and assisting in the day to day running of the therapy service.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.


Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • At least 3 years post graduate experience at a senior level in the relevant clinical area
  • Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
  • Fieldwork educator
Desirable

  • Clinical Audit
Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Highly developed clinical skills in the relevant area
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Teaching/facilitating training
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Up to date therapeutic moving and handling skills
  • Good IT knowledge
  • Effective and strong team player
Desirable

  • Competent Presentation skills
Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of Professional Issues and recent development in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC
  • Knowledge of up to date clinical/ evidence based practice
  • Awareness of Key Performance Indicators or service contracts
Desirable

  • Member of a special interest group related to field
Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered
  • BSc Occupational Therapy
Desirable

  • Leadership Training
  • Member of a Professional Group
Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexible and adaptable
Ability to Manage

Essential

  • Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the Clinical Lead
  • Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust Policies and procedures
  • Ability to organise own work
  • Ability to cope with change and use initiative
Other

Essential

  • To be aware and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
  • Able to travel around East Kent and between Trust hospital sites
Desirable

  • Hold a clean UK Driver's Licence
Person Specification
Experience

Essential

  • At least 3 years post graduate experience at a senior level in the relevant clinical area
  • Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
  • Fieldwork educator
Desirable

  • Clinical Audit
Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Highly developed clinical skills in the relevant area
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Teaching/facilitating training
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Up to date therapeutic moving and handling skills
  • Good IT knowledge
  • Effective and strong team player
Desirable

  • Competent Presentation skills
Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of Professional Issues and recent development in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC
  • Knowledge of up to date clinical/ evidence based practice
  • Awareness of Key Performance Indicators or service contracts
Desirable

  • Member of a special interest group related to field
Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered
  • BSc Occupational Therapy
Desirable

  • Leadership Training
  • Member of a Professional Group
Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexible and adaptable
Ability to Manage

Essential

  • Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the Clinical Lead
  • Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust Policies and procedures
  • Ability to organise own work
  • Ability to cope with change and use initiative
Other

Essential

  • To be aware and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
  • Able to travel around East Kent and between Trust hospital sites
Desirable

  • Hold a clean UK Driver's Licence
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 .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington Road, Willesborough

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

Employer's website
Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our T&O inpatient Team at the William Harvey Hospital. The successful candidate will be working alongside colleagues within the team providing a high quality service to a variety of patients within Trauma and Orthopaedic wards, extending into the wider community setting. There will also be the opportunity to work in collaboration with therapy colleagues in the wider team and across the trust.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated therapist who is looking for a new challenge in helping to continually develop the service and who wants to develop their people management skills with support from the Clinical Lead Therapist and senior colleagues.

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.


Main duties of the job

Supporting Site Lead and Clinical Lead in providing a high quality therapy service to a range of people to ensure a safe, efficient and effective discharge home with appropriate referrals into the community setting.

Collaborative working with the MDT to ensure efficient patient flow through prioritising the caseload and supporting therapy colleagues to organise their caseload appropriately.

Supporting the team in their development and assisting in the day to day running of the therapy service.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • At least 3 years post graduate experience at a senior level in the relevant clinical area
  • Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
  • Fieldwork educator
Desirable

  • Clinical Audit
Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Highly developed clinical skills in the relevant area
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Teaching/facilitating training
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Up to date therapeutic moving and handling skills
  • Good IT knowledge
  • Effective and strong team player
Desirable

  • Competent Presentation skills
Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of Professional Issues and recent development in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC
  • Knowledge of up to date clinical/ evidence based practice
  • Awareness of Key Performance Indicators or service contracts
Desirable

  • Member of a special interest group related to field
Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered
  • BSc Occupational Therapy
Desirable

  • Leadership Training
  • Member of a Professional Group
Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexible and adaptable
Ability to Manage

Essential

  • Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the Clinical Lead
  • Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust Policies and procedures
  • Ability to organise own work
  • Ability to cope with change and use initiative
Other

Essential

  • To be aware and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
  • Able to travel around East Kent and between Trust hospital sites
Desirable

  • Hold a clean UK Driver's Licence
Person Specification
Experience

Essential

  • At least 3 years post graduate experience at a senior level in the relevant clinical area
  • Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
  • Fieldwork educator
Desirable

  • Clinical Audit
Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Highly developed clinical skills in the relevant area
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Teaching/facilitating training
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Up to date therapeutic moving and handling skills
  • Good IT knowledge
  • Effective and strong team player
Desirable

  • Competent Presentation skills
Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of Professional Issues and recent development in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC
  • Knowledge of up to date clinical/ evidence based practice
  • Awareness of Key Performance Indicators or service contracts
Desirable

  • Member of a special interest group related to field
Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered
  • BSc Occupational Therapy
Desirable

  • Leadership Training
  • Member of a Professional Group
Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexible and adaptable
Ability to Manage

Essential

  • Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the Clinical Lead
  • Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust Policies and procedures
  • Ability to organise own work
  • Ability to cope with change and use initiative
Other

Essential

  • To be aware and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
  • Able to travel around East Kent and between Trust hospital sites
Desirable

  • Hold a clean UK Driver's Licence
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 .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington Road, Willesborough

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

Employer's website


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