Occupational Therapist

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Flexible working hours, 2-5 days a week across Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00

Main duties of the job

You will be providing mental health occupational therapy in a 20-bed low secure inpatient service for forensic services. The service specializes in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex mental health needs, who require care in a low secure setting in response to offending, risky and/or challenging behaviors.

You will be supporting contribution within the locality multi-disciplinary services; the multidisciplinary team consists of health care assistants, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, specialty doctors, a family engagement and liaison lead; and chaired by our responsible clinicians/consultants.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in forensics, mental health, sensory integration, and MOHO assessments.

About us

The benefits we can offer you in return:

• Putting People in Places to Care: be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay: to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements: at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle: being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities: via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards: keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community: means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job responsibilities

A job description will be available upon request, please reach out to the listing owner for details.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

• HCPC Registration
• UK NHS Experience

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

Experience

• Experience working in mental health service

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.