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Rotational Occupational Therapist

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Dartford, DA2 8DAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 October 2026

6 days left

Job description

We are excited to offer a joint rotation between KMMH and DGT. Occupational Therapist's will have the opportunity to rotate between the Trusts to enab...

To provide clinical assessment and treatment for inpatients,

To support with a safe and effective discharge from hospital.

To actively engage in CPD activities offered such as: band 5 peer support group; team in-service training; preceptorship programme; specialist rotational competencies; clinical supervision.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Education and Qualifications

Essential: - Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.; - HCPC registration

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of cases
  • Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers other health professionals and team.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to self direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio.
  • Able to provide a high standard of clear concise, written and verbal reports in English
  • IT skills, including using hospital data bases, word processing, excel, email and power point
  • Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment. To show empathy and fairness to give support to others

Experience

Essential: - A broad range of undergraduate experience in all core specialities of Occupational Therapy; - Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT

Desirable: - Experience of clinical practice in an NHS environment

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of evidenced based practice pertaining to Occupational Therapy
  • Awareness of national guidelines and standards relevant to Occupational Therapy
  • Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession

Desirable: - Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments

Other

Essential

  • Self motivated with a clear understanding of role
  • Physically fit and able to comply with Trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
  • Professional manner and appearance
  • Available for weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate
  • Full clean driving licence and availability of car to travel within Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, and South East London areas in a timely manner and at short notice.

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

22 September 2026

Last checked

23 September 2026

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About the employer

DAG
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

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