Band 6 or Band 7 Occupational Therapist

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Little Brook Hospital (Allington Centre), DA2 6PB

£20.05 - £24.78

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

You’ll be providing mental health occupational therapy in a 20-bed low secure inpatient service for forensic services. The service specialises 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 behaviours.

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, speciality 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.

What you’ll need:

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy / Occupational therapy.
• HCPC Registration
• UK NHS Experience
• Post registration experience in rehabilitation and condition management

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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