Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist looking to make a real, tangible difference in people's lives? If so, we would love to welcome you to our East Kent Community Services Our mission is simple yet vital: we provide a flexible, compassionate range of mental health interventions to help clients with complex needs manage their health effectively, regain confidence, and thrive independently in their own homes. How We Work
We believe that sustainable recovery requires a community. That's why our team works in close partnership with Social Care and local housing providers, ensuring every client has the wrap-around resources they need to succeed on their rehabilitation journey. As part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will collaborate alongside a supportive and dedicated group of:
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. Take a look at our Occupational Therapist Video Details
Date posted
11 August 2026 Pay scheme
Agenda for change Band
Band 5 Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
380-EK468 Job locations
St Martins Hospital Site
Littlebourne Road
Canterbury
CT1 1AZ
United Kingdom Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. 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). Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. 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). Person Specification
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details
Employer name
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust Address
St Martins Hospital Site
Littlebourne Road
Canterbury
CT1 1AZ
United Kingdom Employer's website
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Employer name
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust Address
St Martins Hospital Site
Littlebourne Road
Canterbury
CT1 1AZ
United Kingdom Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Operational Lead,
Debbie Pope
View email address on meeveem.com
View phone number on meeveem.com Details
Date posted
11 August 2026 Pay scheme
Agenda for change Band
Band 5 Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
380-EK468 Job locations
St Martins Hospital Site
Littlebourne Road
Canterbury
CT1 1AZ
United Kingdom Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab) 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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist looking to make a real, tangible difference in people's lives? If so, we would love to welcome you to our East Kent Community Services Our mission is simple yet vital: we provide a flexible, compassionate range of mental health interventions to help clients with complex needs manage their health effectively, regain confidence, and thrive independently in their own homes. How We Work
We believe that sustainable recovery requires a community. That's why our team works in close partnership with Social Care and local housing providers, ensuring every client has the wrap-around resources they need to succeed on their rehabilitation journey. As part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will collaborate alongside a supportive and dedicated group of:
- Psychologists
- Nurses
- Support Workers
- Fellow Occupational Therapists
- To assist in identifying, developing and providing the Occupational Therapy contribution within the multi-disciplinary service in accordance with the needs of service users and the requirements of the rehabilitation service.
- To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate rehabilitation interventions for service users.
- To manage a defined caseload of service users with rehabilitation needs that is service user centred, offers hope and adopts NICE Guidance for rehabilitation to promote recovery, better mental and physical health, relapse prevention and skill development.
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. Take a look at our Occupational Therapist Video Details
Date posted
11 August 2026 Pay scheme
Agenda for change Band
Band 5 Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
380-EK468 Job locations
St Martins Hospital Site
Littlebourne Road
Canterbury
CT1 1AZ
United Kingdom Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. 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). Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. 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). Person Specification
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Qualified and registered as an Occupational Therapist with Health and Care Professions Council.
Essential
- Experience of (either through previous employment or student placements) of people with mental health problems.
- Experience of (either through previous employment or student placements) of working with individuals and groups.
- Experience of applying the OT process.
Essential
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of and ability to apply national policies and procedures including but not limited to confidentiality, consent, risk management, service user involvement.
- Knowledge in the application of relevant OT theoretical models, and approaches relevant to service user group.
- Basic factual knowledge of the importance of enabling people to do the things they want, need or are expected to do to support them in being well in life.
Essential
- Qualified and registered as an Occupational Therapist with Health and Care Professions Council.
Essential
- Experience of (either through previous employment or student placements) of people with mental health problems.
- Experience of (either through previous employment or student placements) of working with individuals and groups.
- Experience of applying the OT process.
Essential
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of and ability to apply national policies and procedures including but not limited to confidentiality, consent, risk management, service user involvement.
- Knowledge in the application of relevant OT theoretical models, and approaches relevant to service user group.
- Basic factual knowledge of the importance of enabling people to do the things they want, need or are expected to do to support them in being well in life.
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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details
Employer name
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust Address
St Martins Hospital Site
Littlebourne Road
Canterbury
CT1 1AZ
United Kingdom Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab) Employer details
Employer name
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust Address
St Martins Hospital Site
Littlebourne Road
Canterbury
CT1 1AZ
United Kingdom Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Operational Lead,
Debbie Pope
View email address on meeveem.com
View phone number on meeveem.com Details
Date posted
11 August 2026 Pay scheme
Agenda for change Band
Band 5 Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
380-EK468 Job locations
St Martins Hospital Site
Littlebourne Road
Canterbury
CT1 1AZ
United Kingdom Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab) 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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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