We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic occupational therapist to join our specialist learning disability multi-disciplinaryteam.

Come and join our community-based team who work closely alongside local authority and specialist mental health services to supportadults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an extremely rewarding specialist area where you will use your occupational therapy skillsto manage a complex clinical caseload within a well-established and friendly team.

We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition, so we provide flexible and holistic care in a range of communitysettings.

Main duties of the job

The occupational therapy team provides specialist support to enable people with a learning disability to live their lives fully in thecommunity.You will be expected to:

• Operate as an autonomous specialist occupational therapist and manage an appropriate complex clinical caseload providingspecialist assessment and interventions for people with a learning disability.
• You will work towards maximising a person's quality oflife by providing clinical expertise, behavioural and/or engagement support.
• Measure progress and ensure effective outcomes for the individual with a learning disability
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Work closely with all stakeholders and promote effective collaborate working with all those involved in the person's life
• Contribute to the development of multi-disciplinary best practice, service development and quality improvement. The post holder willbe encouraged to access regular supervision, annual appraisal and identified CPD opportunities as required/available.

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 isn't 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 suits us both

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

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We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

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Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Recognised professional qualification in Occupational Therapy Registered health care professional for Occupational Therapy (HCPC registration) Evidence of specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice Approved Practice Educator.

Desirable

• Register member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Working towards Master level study

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years' experience post registration Broad range of clinical experience across a variety of clinical areas Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ Rio)

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with a learning disability Experience of leading and managing teams Experience of clinical audit and research.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

Essential

• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislative frameworks and policies relating to care of people with a learning disability An understanding and ability to apply principles of risk assessment and risk management. Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months

Desirable

• Training and presentation/facilitati on skills.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• 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 deprivationAbility to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Strong influencing and negotiating skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable

ABILITY TO MANAGE

Essential

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Worrall House/Montague House

West Malling/Tunbridge Wells

ME19 4AE

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