Job summary

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Are you an Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking an opportunity to play a key role in a growing team within community mental health services?

We are excited to invite applications for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our established team at Medway and Swale Home Treatment Team / Rapid Response. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a national initiative that emphasizes the crucial role of OTs in delivering effective interventions within community mental health services.

About the role :

Work directly with service users in their homes and communities, providing holistic and person-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions.

Be part of a supportive and collaborative team, contributing to the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality services.

Contribute to a growing team and have the opportunity to shape the future of occupational therapy services within the organisation.

We are looking for an OT with :

A strong commitment to community-based mental healthcare.Excellent clinical skills and experience in assessment and ability to work effectively as part of a team and build rapport with service passion for continuous learning and professional development.

Main duties of the job

• Working with service users referred to Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Service.
• To provide short-term specific psychosocial interventions for those who would benefit from crisis interventions.
• To contribute to the planning and implementation of induction, training and education of students and staff.
• To contribute to the delivery of specialist / professional training packages of in-service training and staff development when necessary.
• To provide effective supervision, support, and guidance for support / STR / peer workers and any work delegated to them.
• Responsible for the delivery of individual care plans for a caseload.
• Expected to implement policies as directed by the trust / directorate for the department, ensuring awareness throughout the department.
• Knowledge and expertise in the application of relevant professional theoretical models, and approaches relevant to client groups.
• Communicate complex, sensitive, and emotional information using a variety of mediums; being able to adapt methods / style / approach as appropriate
• The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car / vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

About us

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving million people across the county.

The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

What is High Cost Area Allowance?

The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas.

As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month.

5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,192 per year and a maximum payment of £2,011 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Training, qualifications and registration

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Desirable

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Desirable