Specialist Occupational Therapist - Band 6
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HEART OF KENT HOSPICE Specialist Occupational Therapist - Band 6
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
Part Time - 2 days per week - 15 hours
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to develop your specialist palliative care skills in a compassionate, person-centred hospice environment? Heart of Kent Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Inpatient Unit team on a part-time basis.
All Applicants are required to complete our online application form directly. Please email [email protected] to request the link or visit our website hokh.org in order to view the vacancy and apply.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of our multi-professional specialist palliative care team, you will help patients maintain independence, autonomy and quality of life through individualised occupational therapy assessment, intervention and support. You will also play a key role in discharge planning for patients returning home from the Inpatient Unit, working closely with patients, families, carers and colleagues across health, social care, community and voluntary services.
About us
Heart of Kent Hospice provides specialist care and support for adults living with terminal illness, as well as their families, friends and carers. We help people live as fully and as well as possible for the rest of their lives, with care that is compassionate, expert and tailored to each individual.
You will join a supportive Inpatient Unit team including nurses, healthcare assistants, clinical administrators, doctors, therapy colleagues, housekeeping staff and volunteers, working together with the wider Hospice multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care and support.
Details
Date posted
12 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£39,959 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0118-26-0003
Job locations
Preston Hall
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 7PU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role, you will support patients with activities of daily living, provide advice on symptom management and equipment use, arrange adaptations and equipment where appropriate, and undertake home assessments to support safe and timely discharge. You will also contribute to rehabilitative models of care across hospice settings.
You will act as a specialist resource for colleagues, sharing up-to-date occupational therapy knowledge and promoting evidence-based practice. The role also includes contributing to education, training, service development, clinical governance and the positive promotion of the Hospices values and services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role, you will support patients with activities of daily living, provide advice on symptom management and equipment use, arrange adaptations and equipment where appropriate, and undertake home assessments to support safe and timely discharge. You will also contribute to rehabilitative models of care across hospice settings.
You will act as a specialist resource for colleagues, sharing up-to-date occupational therapy knowledge and promoting evidence-based practice. The role also includes contributing to education, training, service development, clinical governance and the positive promotion of the Hospices values and services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professionally Registered
Desirable
- You will be professionally registered, able to demonstrate evidence-based practice, and comfortable communicating sensitively with patients, families, carers and professionals.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professionally Registered
Desirable
- You will be professionally registered, able to demonstrate evidence-based practice, and comfortable communicating sensitively with patients, families, carers and professionals.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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
HEART OF KENT HOSPICE
Address
Preston Hall
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 7PU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hokh.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
HEART OF KENT HOSPICE
Address
Preston Hall
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 7PU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hokh.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR Administrator
Reshmi Kalam
01622792200
Details
Date posted
12 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£39,959 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0118-26-0003
Job locations
Preston Hall
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 7PU
United Kingdom
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