Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Job Introduction

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will join our Early Supported Discharge Service based on Sapphire Ward at Gravesham Community Hospital. This is a rewarding opportunity to support patients recovering from stroke and neurological conditions as they transition from hospital to home. You will play a key role in delivering high quality, patient centred rehabilitation, helping people regain independence and confidence in their daily lives.

This is a varied role that combines inpatient work with community visits, giving you a unique opportunity to follow patients through their recovery journey. You will be part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team who are passionate about delivering excellent care and continually improving the service.

You will be joining a collaborative and forward thinking therapy team who are committed to delivering high quality stroke and neurological rehabilitation. The team provides a supportive environment where development is encouraged, ideas are valued and colleagues work closely together to achieve the best outcomes for patients. As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive:

• NHS Agenda for Change Band 6 salary with an NHS pension
• 5% high cost area allowance
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, plus cashback and voucher offers for treats and essentials
• Access to your wages as you earn them, helping cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest borrowing
• Online and in person wellbeing support, including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling
• Access to e learning, bespoke career pathways and professional development opportunities through our ‘Outstanding’ Learning Enterprise team
• An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to contribute ideas, backed by ring fenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organization where the majority of our services hold Good or Outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

This is a full time role working Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

In this role, you will deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for patients with stroke and a range of neurological conditions. You will support early discharge from hospital, ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time in the most appropriate setting. You will work across both the inpatient setting on Sapphire Ward and within patients’ homes, supporting rehabilitation in real life environments.

This approach allows you to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, helping individuals regain independence as quickly and safely as possible. Alongside your clinical work, you will support junior colleagues, students and therapy assistants, contributing to the development of the wider team. You will also play an active role in service improvement, working with senior therapists to enhance and evolve the Occupational Therapy provision.

• Delivering specialist, neuro focused Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention
• Supporting early supported discharge for stroke and neurological patients
• Working across inpatient and community settings
• Supervising and supporting junior staff, apprentices and students
• Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated care

A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential, as you will be completing community visits.

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
• Post graduate experience across a range of clinical settings, including neurology and rehabilitation
• Knowledge of evidence based practice and relevant national stroke guidelines
• Experience using a range of assessment tools and therapy interventions
• Strong communication, organizational and team working skills
• Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office
• Experience working within a stroke or community neuro rehabilitation service
• Experience supervising junior staff or…