Job summaryThis static Band 5 Occupational Therapist opportunity is to work across the Stroke Wards at East Kent Hospitals University Foundation NHS Trust.
Currently the role is based at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital but is due to move to the William Harvey Hospital in the coming years
The successful applicant will be expected to work across the stroke hyperacute and acute stroke wards which consists of 50 stroke beds. It is an opportunity to develop your clinical skills in this specialist area with the support of an experienced and passionate colleagues.
We offer CPD support and learning opportunities across our wider stroke and neurology workforce. We also encourage all staff to be research active and offer opportunities to be involved in clinical audit, service improvement and innovation.
Applications from Students in their final year of study are very welcome.
Main duties of the jobUpon joining us we will support you through your probation and your preceptorship year and will we guide you through your onward development as an Occupational Therapist. You will receive regular clinical supervision and training opportunities as well as the opportunity for band 5 peer support sessions.
The expectations we have of Band 5 Occupational Therapists include:
- To assess and treat patients, providing holistic Occupational Therapy intervention as an autonomous practitioner within Scope of Practice
- Develop Occupational Therapy treatment plans, demonstrating clear clinical reasoning and goal setting.
- To be clinically curious and work within the multidisciplinary environment of the acute hospital to provide excellent intervention for patients
- To support clinical supervision of Therapy Assistants and Students where appropriate
- To be an active member of the wider therapy and AHP team and advocate for their profession where appropriate
About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
DetailsDate posted: 28 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum, or pro rata where applicable
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 344-9185DBH
Job locations: Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person SpecificationPersonal & Professional attributesEssential- Ability to motivate others to ensure best practice
- Ability to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable.
- Ability to prioritise caseload with secure clinical reasoning
- Creative and innovative in practice
- Ability to organise and manage own work.
- Ability to cope with change and use initiative.
QualificationsEssential- BScHons / MSc (Pre-reg) in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist
DesirableSkills & ExperienceEssential- Knowledge of up to date clinical/evidenced based practice
- Clinical skills in relevant area.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills Excellent time management
- Up to date therapeutic moving & handling skills
- Effective and strong team player
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC.
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the team lead / service manager.
Desirable- Broad range of Physical and Mental Health experience during clinical training placements
- Supervision of support staff
Other requirementsEssential- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
- Able to travel around East Kent, and between Trust hospital sites
Desirable- Valid driving licence and access to own transportation
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Clinical Therapy Lead for Stroke Services, EKHUFT, James Sampson, james.sampson@nhs.net, 07814596482
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
