Job summary Are you a OT student approaching qualification or a Band 5 looking for a move into Children's OT? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 OT to join our Integrated Children's Additional Needs (ICAN) Service. We provide outcome-oriented, child and family-centred assessment and interventions to children in Leeds. The post includes working as part of the multi-disciplinary team (Physiotherapists, Speech therapists, Health Visitors, Paediatricians and Therapy assistants) providing assessment and intervention to children aged 0-19 with a range of health needs including developmental delay, complex physical disabilities, sensory differences and Autism. You will have opportunities to work with children in clinical and home settings, nurseries and mainstream schools with some opportunities in the Specialist Inclusive Learning Centres. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills through clinical competencies, regular supervision, internal/external training and preceptorship programme. A UK driving licence and car with business use is needed. Main duties of the job You will: Hold an independent caseload, carrying out clinical assessments: telephone and face to face consultations. Set collaborative goals with children, families and other relevant professionals. Assess for a range of equipment including seating, bathing, toileting and moving and handling Provide support to schools including contributing to Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) delegate pieces of work to our OT support worker and support students on placement within the team be an active participation in service development. Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role. Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached. For further information please contact Helen Birch h.birchnhs.net About us Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. Date posted 10 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number VP9B51FD0E Job locations Wortley Beck Ring Road Lower Wortley Leeds LS12 5SG Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description text above, and you are required to download a copy of the full job description attached. Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description text above, and you are required to download a copy of the full job description attached. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section. Desirable Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section. Desirable Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section. 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). 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 Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Address Wortley Beck Ring Road Lower Wortley Leeds LS12 5SG Employer's website https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)