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Job Summary
Join our Children's Therapy team at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust as an Occupational Therapist specializing in paediatrics. You'll work across clinics, schools, and nurseries, supporting children of all ages and collaborating with Education and Social Care. The team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and therapy assistants, based in Halifax and Huddersfield.
Main Duties
1. Manage your own specialist caseload, conducting assessments and delivering treatments for children with complex needs.
2. Work autonomously within Trust policies, maintaining accurate records, and developing individualised treatment plans.
3. Provide education and advice to children, families, and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate understanding and participation in care.
4. Participate in training and supervision of students and healthcare staff.
About Us
We are a large NHS trust employing over 6,500 staff, providing a wide range of hospital and community services, including urgent care, maternity, children's services, and community health programs. We are committed to modernizing and investing in healthcare to meet local needs.
Job Details
* Band 6, Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata)
* Permanent, Full-time with flexible working options
* Location: Broad Street Plaza Health Centre, Halifax
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
* Develop effective clinical interventions within paediatrics, managing a specialist workload.
* Assess and treat children with complex needs, including provision of therapeutic equipment and joint goal setting.
* Collaborate with education, health, and social care teams for seamless care pathways.
Professional Duties
* Contribute to protocols, clinical governance, and service development.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge through CPD, research, and audits.
* Support team development and participate in appraisals and training programs.
Additional Information
This role requires current UK professional registration, adherence to confidentiality policies, and compliance with DBS checks. For more details, visit our website.
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