Job summary Working with our Principal Occupational Therapist and the children's occupational therapy team, you will assist to further develop our 'one team' approach across both localities. You will demonstrate highly developed skills and competence in this clinical area and understanding of evidence informed approaches. You will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the EHCP process. You will hold a varied clinical caseload of children with complex health needs. This post can be based at either Child Development Centre ie at Harrogate Child Development Centre or Northallerton Child Development Centre, however you will provide clinical support across both localities. Main duties of the job To work as part of an interdisciplinary team in providing and contributing to the development of children's occupational needs. To be autonomously responsible for a caseload of children with complex and multiple needs. To provide occupational therapy assessment, intervention and evaluation for children requiring inpatient care, or within clinic or community settings and within local authority targeted provisions. To undertake complex clinic, community and school based assessments with intervention programmes that have a focus on improving occupational performance and maximising participation To work within allocated special schools that serve children with complex health and care needs and complete postural and functional assessments to maximise the child's occupational performance and participation. To work closely with children, families, carers and colleagues in partnership agencies, to identify individualised and meaningful goals that are measurable and achievable. To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions in collaboration with everyone involved, but with the child's health and well being needs and wishes at the forefront. To advise on and prescribe specialist, assistive equipment at home, school and community settings to support the child and improve or maintain occupational performance. About us The Planned, Surgical & Children's Directorate at Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust provides a service for the community living in the Hambleton and Richmondshire and Harrogate and Rural localities. This post is based at one of our Child Development Centre's in either Northallerton or Harrogate and will be required to work across both localities. The Children's Occupational Therapy Service is part of Specialist Children's Services, comprising a team of over 90 members of staff, including administrative support, the autism assessment service, community paediatrics, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, specialist nursing and speech and language therapy. We are a specialist health service for children and young people age 0-19 years of age with mainly physical, communication, learning and developmental difficulties, affecting their health and well-being. The occupational therapist provides skilled assessment, advice and interventions for children and young people and offers support and guidance to families and carers. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 421-PSC-1792R Job locations Harrogate District Hospital and Northallerton Child Development Centre Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information please contact Eleanor Jones on eleanor.jones42nhs.net Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information please contact Eleanor Jones on eleanor.jones42nhs.net Person Specification Essential Essential oRegistration with Health Care Professional Council oDiploma/BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy oEvidence of on-going professional development in area of specialism oUK driving licence oEvidence of CPD portfolio oPaediatric occupational therapy practice experience. oPractice placement education experience in a related OT clinical speciality e.g. learning disability, physical disability, social services etc, with the ability to transfer OT core skills to the OT process with children & young people oExperience of working within a community setting, &/or a multi-disciplinary team. oCar driver / ability to travel within locality oCriminal Records Bureau - enhanced disclosure. Desirable oMembership of the British Association of Occupational therapy oChildren & Young People's Special Interest Group. Membership. oIntroductory/speciality short courses/study attended oIntroductory knowledge/experience of current paediatric practice including specialist assessments, Postural assessment, child development, outcome measures, treatment approaches & models of intervention. oDirect work experience with children e.g. youth worker, voluntary work, nursery experience oDelegation of work to support staff. oPrevious experience working as a band 6 within a paediatric setting Person Specification Essential Essential oRegistration with Health Care Professional Council oDiploma/BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy oEvidence of on-going professional development in area of specialism oUK driving licence oEvidence of CPD portfolio oPaediatric occupational therapy practice experience. oPractice placement education experience in a related OT clinical speciality e.g. learning disability, physical disability, social services etc, with the ability to transfer OT core skills to the OT process with children & young people oExperience of working within a community setting, &/or a multi-disciplinary team. oCar driver / ability to travel within locality oCriminal Records Bureau - enhanced disclosure. Desirable oMembership of the British Association of Occupational therapy oChildren & Young People's Special Interest Group. Membership. oIntroductory/speciality short courses/study attended oIntroductory knowledge/experience of current paediatric practice including specialist assessments, Postural assessment, child development, outcome measures, treatment approaches & models of intervention. oDirect work experience with children e.g. youth worker, voluntary work, nursery experience oDelegation of work to support staff. oPrevious experience working as a band 6 within a paediatric setting 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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Harrogate District Hospital and Northallerton Child Development Centre Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)