At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality occupational therapy to support individuals experiencing their First Episode of Psychosis.
- Company: Join the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, rated 'Good' by the CQC.
- Benefits: Be part of a caring, inclusive team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work within a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team focused on holistic mental health care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
The predicted salary is between 30414 - 36989 £ per year.
We're seeking a passionate and skilled Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and holistic Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) within the Kent and Medway Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service. This is an exciting opportunity to apply specialist knowledge in a dynamic, highly valued setting. The Kent and Medway EIP services are dedicated to making a profound difference in the lives of individuals aged 14 to 65 experiencing their First Episode of Psychosis (FEP). Our services are built around comprehensive, stand-alone MDTs, ensuring we provide a distinct and high-quality care pathway from assessment through to treatment and recovery.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will be part of a pioneering service that focuses on rapid, evidence-based support during a critical time in a person's life, helping them build lasting stability, function, and community inclusion. As a valued member of our MDT, you will utilise your specialist skills to empower service users through purposeful activity and recovery-focused goals. If you are looking for a role where your clinical expertise is integral to client recovery and where you are supported by an experienced, friendly team, we encourage you to apply!
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).
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality and evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions, both group and individual, to people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with the occupational therapy pathways.
- Communicate effectively with people who access services, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and when appropriate, outside agencies.
- Contribute to the generic functioning of the team.
- Provide supervision and mentoring to more junior occupational therapists, occupational therapy apprenticeships, and support workers.
About the Trust: We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD. Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve. Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental ill‑ness, but live well. We are passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.
Occupational Therapist in Maidstone employer: Kent PLC
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. As a Compassionate Mental Health Support Worker in Dartford, you will benefit from competitive compensation, including a High-Cost Area allowance, and have the opportunity to grow within a dedicated Multi-Disciplinary Team focused on making a meaningful impact in patients' lives.
