Job overview This is an exciting development opportunity for a Band 3 Occupational Therapy role within Orthopaedic services at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Trust.
We are a friendly and supportive team with robust supervision and training in place.
Our aim for clients is to prevent unnecessary hospital admission, support them to remain in the environment of their choice and facilitate hospital discharge.
Main duties of the job Applicants will require: Effective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work as part of a teamAbility to complete manual handling tasksAbility to assist with self-care and activities of daily livingBasic computer skills.
If you have excellent communication skills and want to assist in maximising patients' independence then this could be the post that you are looking for.You will be supported by experienced senior staff and will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and professionally, working with junior staff and students.Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications.
Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Working for our organisation MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex.
We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff.
We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.Would you like to work flexibly?
In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.
(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.
We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.
We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities.
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.
Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible.
You can find out more here:Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria NVQ 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent experience Experience Essential criteria Experience of disability and the impact this can have on occupational performance.
Desirable criteria Experience of working with people with disabilities or in the health care setting Knowledge Essential criteria Understanding and awareness of the Occupational Therapy Assistant role Skills Essential criteria Time management & organisation skillsGood Communication skills - written & VerbalIT SkillsAbility to work as part of a team Desirable criteria Presentation skills