Job summary This post offers a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist (11 months maternity cover within the WEST) to join an existing and very well established multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dieticians and support staff delivering services to children & young people in the community. The post holder will work with children who have neuro-disability, developmental delay, motor and/ or sensory difficulties in community settings. The post holder must have the ability to travel independently with unrestricted access to a car insured for business purposes. This is a fixed term maternity leave cover post, working 18.75 hours per week. Main duties of the job To provide specialist occupational therapy assessment, advice and support to children and young people and their families with the complex physical developmental and learning needs. To work in partnership with children, their families, teachers and carers to develop and deliver treatment interventions and management programmes to target the individual needs of the patients referred to the service. To actively work in conjunction with the colleagues in the health community, Education Authority, Social Care and other partnership agencies to deliver seamless co-ordinated care to patients and their families and disseminate knowledge and facilitate a better understanding of disorders of movement impairment. To contribute to differential diagnoses for children on their caseload. Working with children with neurodevelopmental conditions over a variety of settings in the community. Delivering ongoing assessments and therapy Health Care Plans. The Children's Community Therapy team is a dynamic innovate MDT of Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Dietitians, support and clerical staff. We work collaboratively to deliver the best service to Cornwall & IOS. About us Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 11 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 156-6541492 Job locations Curnow School Drump Road Redruth TR15 1LU Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Person Specification Essential Essential Comprehensive post registration experience Registration with Health Care Professions Council Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent Evidence of self-directed continuing professional development as required by the HCPC Unrestricted access to a motor vehicle, insured for the purposes, to get from one appointment to another Desirable Experience of managing a complex case load Relevant postgraduate qualification eg. Ayes Sensory Integration Module One, Bobath Neurodevelopmental Treatment Approach Fieldwork educator / Clinical placement supervisor Experience Essential Extensive Post Graduate clinical experience in Occupational Therapy. Experience of working with children and young people with complex conditions and needs, including community-based work Experience of using high level communication skills within a wide range of clinical settings Desirable Experience of teaching skills and identifying learning needs; designing and delivering education and training; and use of a wide variety of media Experience of participation in audit and research projects. Practical & Interlectual Skills Essential Knowledge of current neuro-developmental paediatrics, assessment tools, treatment, interventions and outcome measures. Skilled in time management skills, working flexibly either autonomously or as part of a team Able to work in highly stressful, distressing and highly emotive situations Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Desirable To have experience of the specialist assessment, equipment adjustment and training Well-developed knowledge of sensory integration theory and its' impact on participation and function Experience of participation in audit and research projects. Disposition Essential Responsible, reliable, adaptable and innovative. Recognises clinical and professional limitations. Approachable. Commitment to the concept/practice of holistic patient care Desirable To work in community settings which may include unhygienic domestic conditions and exposure to bodily fluids Reflective practitioner with portfolio evidence to support this Person Specification Essential Essential Comprehensive post registration experience Registration with Health Care Professions Council Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent Evidence of self-directed continuing professional development as required by the HCPC Unrestricted access to a motor vehicle, insured for the purposes, to get from one appointment to another Desirable Experience of managing a complex case load Relevant postgraduate qualification eg. Ayes Sensory Integration Module One, Bobath Neurodevelopmental Treatment Approach Fieldwork educator / Clinical placement supervisor Experience Essential Extensive Post Graduate clinical experience in Occupational Therapy. Experience of working with children and young people with complex conditions and needs, including community-based work Experience of using high level communication skills within a wide range of clinical settings Desirable Experience of teaching skills and identifying learning needs; designing and delivering education and training; and use of a wide variety of media Experience of participation in audit and research projects. Practical & Interlectual Skills Essential Knowledge of current neuro-developmental paediatrics, assessment tools, treatment, interventions and outcome measures. Skilled in time management skills, working flexibly either autonomously or as part of a team Able to work in highly stressful, distressing and highly emotive situations Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Desirable To have experience of the specialist assessment, equipment adjustment and training Well-developed knowledge of sensory integration theory and its' impact on participation and function Experience of participation in audit and research projects. Disposition Essential Responsible, reliable, adaptable and innovative. Recognises clinical and professional limitations. Approachable. Commitment to the concept/practice of holistic patient care Desirable To work in community settings which may include unhygienic domestic conditions and exposure to bodily fluids Reflective practitioner with portfolio evidence to support this 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Curnow School Drump Road Redruth TR15 1LU Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)