Occupational Therapist

Haringey GP Federation; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their team in Tenterden. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and experience in managing health-related projects. This role emphasizes supporting clinical teams to deliver high standards of patient care and requires excellent communication and leadership skills. The provider offers a flexible working environment and supports professional development, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about improving community health.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered health care professional with HCPC registration.
• Recent experience in managing health-related projects.
• Experience leading and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical teams in delivering excellent patient care.
• Manage and lead change ensuring best practice.
• Prioritize care delivery according to Trust policies.

Skills

Ability to manage time effectively

Strong influencing and negotiating skills

Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information

Education

Health related degree (HCPC registration)

Management or supervisory qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Go back Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 28 December 2025

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Occupational Therapist to join our professional team.

We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. If you feel you qualify for sponsorship via a discounted salary threshold, please contact us via [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number and how you feel you qualify for a discounted salary threshold.

Main duties of the job

Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That's where you come in.

We're always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you'll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provide support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams.

We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn't a requirement for this role you'll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.

The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you'll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.

About us

Rated "outstanding" by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, Excellent.

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This is not visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission.

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work.

As a flexible‑working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit us both.

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Job responsibilities

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).

We provide high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. We commit to equity, diversity and inclusion to deliver better patient care and a happier workforce. We welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This information is not visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission.

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work.

As a flexible‑working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We will support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit us both.

See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered health care professional (HCPC registration ); Health related degree and evidence of relevant postgraduate development at Level 6
• PRINCE 2 or equivalent project management training PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education; Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study. Working towards Master level study

Experience

• Recent experience in area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads. Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
• Experience of leading and managing teams; Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E‑Pay / E‑roster/ AT‑P/ CIS)

Knowledge and Expertise

• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services; Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post; Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines; Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation; Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups; Strong influencing and negotiating skills

Personal Attributes

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice; Ability to manage and lead change

Ability to manage

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner; Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures; Ability to manage own time effectively

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.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata