Senior Occupational Therapist

Ekhuft; Margate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Margate seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead the Therapy and Discharge Team at the QEQM site. This role involves providing clinical expertise and guidance, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting the development of clinical standards. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing complex discharge planning while enhancing their personal development within the specialty. Competitive benefits and a supportive working culture are offered.

Benefits

Staff training and development

Healthy package of benefits

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Experience in Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to manage complex discharge planning.
• Knowledge of clinical governance in therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical delivery of therapy services.
• Provide clinical expertise and advice to the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in the development of clinical standards and protocols.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

We are recruiting a dynamic and credible Senior Occupational Therapist within our Therapy and discharge team at the QEQM site.

This exciting position offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to grow their clinical experience and leadership within this speciality and have the opportunity to develop themselves in line with their personal development plan. The post holder will work within a team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, assistant practitioners and discharge managers as well as being part of the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will have the opportunity to provide therapy intervention in a fast paced environment managing complex discharge planning.

Responsibilities include:

• To support the clinical delivery and leadership of therapy services in The Therapy and Discharge Team at the QEQM.
• To provide clinical expertise, advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team.
• To support the development of and maintain communication networks in order to provide a high quality and efficient service.
• To support and participate in the development of clinical standards and protocols, evidence-based practice, audit, research, clinical and non-clinical risk management in order to maintain the clinical governance of the service and Occupational Therapy delivery.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that’s second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it’s easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kelly Park
Job title: Clinical Lead
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07970168190

My working hours are Monday to Friday 7.30 to 3.30, please email me if you would like to discuss this vacancy outside of these hours.