Occupational Therapist
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Maidstone, ME16 9PH
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
Are you looking for a role where you can develop your occupational therapy skills whilst making a genuine difference to people's lives? Do you want th...
As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist within FOLS, you will:
- Carry out occupational therapy assessments and interventions with support from senior Occupational Therapy colleagues
- Work collaboratively with the Band 6 Occupational Therapist and wider MDT to support recovery-focused rehabilitation plans
- Support service users to develop the practical skills needed for successful community living and increased independence
- Build therapeutic relationships with individuals who may present with complex mental health needs, forensic histories, trauma, and occupational disruption
- Support positive risk management and person-centred care planning
- Work alongside inpatient secure unit teams to support continuity of care and successful discharge into the community
- Contribute ideas and creativity to individual interventions and therapeutic approaches
- Deliver interventions focused on: - Daily living skills and routines
- Community access and social inclusion
- Confidence building and emotional wellbeing
- Digital literacy and use of technology
- Financial management and budgeting skills
- Vocational interests, education, and meaningful activity
You will be encouraged to develop your professional identity as an Occupational Therapist within forensic services whilst receiving structured supervision and support to grow your confidence and clinical skills.
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 illness, but live well. It's why we're 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.
Qualifications and Registrations
Essential
- Hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
- Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the importance of meaningful occupation in supporting recovery, wellbeing, and independence
- Knowledge of occupational therapy models and approaches relevant to mental health and rehabilitation practice
- Ability to support individuals to develop functional skills, routines, and confidence within community settings
Desirable
- Understanding of occupational approaches to community integration, social inclusion, and relapse prevention
Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration experience within mental health settings and/or working with individuals with mental health needs
Desirable
- Experience of working with service users presenting with complex mental health needs
- Experience of working within rehabilitation, forensic, community, or recovery-focused services
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
12 August 2026
Last checked
14 August 2026
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