QR code linking to this job posting Senior Occupational Therapist- Frailty | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford inAshford PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025

 PERMANENT  ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY CASELOAD EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FAMILY HOLISTIC MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust

Permanent Band 6 role (£38,682–£46,580) — competitive pay and job security at one of the largest local NHS trusts, ideal for carers needing steady income.
Leadership and CV growth — deputise for the Team Leader and supervise students/apprentices, great for mid‑career women aiming for management.
Try before you apply — invited to spend time with the team to check shift patterns and fit, helpful when balancing family and work.
Highly rewarding Frailty MDT work — deliver holistic, patient‑centred therapy for older adults, ideal for those motivated by meaningful care.
Convenient Ashford location (William Harvey Hospital) — commutable by car with strong community links to support timely discharges.
Supportive ‘We care’ culture — staff empowerment, training and improvement focus, good for women seeking development in a respectful team.
This Band 6 Occupational Therapist role sits within the Frailty Therapy team at East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust in Ashford (William Harvey Hospital), offering a permanent, full‑time post with a salary of £38,682–£46,580. You will work across Front Door Therapy Services, including the Frailty Assessment Unit and the Frailty SDEC area aligned to A&E, providing comprehensive assessment, treatment and specialist OT advice for patients admitted via A&E. The role involves managing a daily clinical caseload, contributing to person‑centred discharge planning, working closely with community partners to support safe transfers of care, and operating as an integral member of the multi‑disciplinary frailty team.

This post is well suited to experienced, compassionate occupational therapists who want hands‑on clinical practice plus opportunities to lead and teach — you will deputise for the Team Leader on clinical and managerial matters and help train new graduates, students, apprentices and support workers. East Kent Hospitals is one of the largest Trusts in England and champions a ‘We care’ approach that empowers frontline staff to improve patient experience; this is a chance to make a visible difference for older people living with frailty in a supportive, values‑driven environment. To apply, click the "Apply Now" button that appears alongside this advert. For more roles and guidance, see jobsincare.com.
Permanent Band 6 role (£38,682–£46,580) — competitive pay and job security at one of the largest local NHS trusts, ideal for carers needing steady income.
Leadership and CV growth — deputise for the Team Leader and supervise students/apprentices, great for mid‑career women aiming for management.
Try before you apply — invited to spend time with the team to check shift patterns and fit, helpful when balancing family and work.
Highly rewarding Frailty MDT work — deliver holistic, patient‑centred therapy for older adults, ideal for those motivated by meaningful care.
Convenient Ashford location (William Harvey Hospital) — commutable by car with strong community links to support timely discharges.
Supportive ‘We care’ culture — staff empowerment, training and improvement focus, good for women seeking development in a respectful team.
 


in Ashford
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