Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist Critical Care and Neurology

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Critical Care/ Surgical/ Neuro Team at theQueen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital. The successful candidate will be supporting the clinical leadership team, to deliver excellent patient care as part of a dynamic, flexible, supportive and forward-thinking therapy workforce

This exciting Band 7 position offers an opportunity for the successful candidate to lead the rehabilitation of our Critical Care and Neurological patients on the wards at QEQM. The successful candidate will also work with the team of clinical specialists, at an enhanced practice level providing care aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice.

• Be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery of Occupational Therapy services in Critical Care, Critical Care follow up and our Critical Care step down patients residing on the wards at QEQM
• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy to patients with neurological conditions, in critical care and the wards at QEQM. You will form links with the Neurology and Stroke Therapy Services at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, for the purpose of teaching, learning and clinical supervision
• Manage and support the Occupational Therapy team, providing clinical supervision and line management (1 x Band 6, 1 x Band 5, 1 x Band 4).
• Take a leading role in the advanced assessment and management of patients with complex and multi-pathology presentations including critical illness, post-operative problems, post-cardiac intervention, neurology and long-term respiratory conditions.
• Collaborate with the MDT to determine optimal care pathways.
• Lead service development aligned with national and local strategies.
• Participate in quality improvement projects, audits, and research activities.
• You will be expected to participate in 7-day working and co-ordinate the 7-day working rota for OT service provision on weekends, and bank holidays.

We 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 scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have any further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

This advert closes on Friday 29 May 2026