Job summary Come and join our exciting and dynamic Children and Young People's Therapy team.We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapy Associate Practitioner to join our Children and Young People's Therapy Service. Buckinghamshire has an integrated therapy team which forms part of a wider children and young people's service including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, health visitors and school nurses. The post will be based in Bucks with an expectation to work within a countywide service. This integrated service will give you the opportunity to develop your skills working therapeutically with children and young people in Buckinghamshire. Your role will be varied and will include providing intervention to children and young people in clinics and educational settings. You will also be supporting our equipment team with provision of equipment in the home and educational settings. Under the supervision of qualified therapists, you will be working directly with children and young people to achieve their goals and develop their functional skills. Car driver with access to a car for work purposes is an essential criteria for this post. Main duties of the job To undertake treatment as delegated by the Therapists and to deliver individual and group interventions without direct supervision To plan and provide interventions within the framework established by the Therapists and to communicate results back to the Therapist. To organise and prepare activities to enable children to complete therapy interventions To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all appropriate equipment To be a lone worker in patient's homes occasionally Provision of equipment within home and school settings. Support the therapy team with clinical administration such as booking appointments, supporting with management of clinical data and ordering equipment. To liaise with product manufacturers and their representatives on behalf of the therapist as required. To liaise with the local Equipment Store and specialist technicians with regard to the delivery installation and collection of equipment on behalf of the qualified therapists. To develop resources to facilitate the application of therapy interventions We have a well-developed competency based training package and clinical supervision to support staff development. About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 434-CR6681111 Job locations Amersham Hospital Whielden Street Amersham HP7 0JD Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Good general education to above GCSE level eg NVQ Additional training relevant to working with children and young people. EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of working with children, preferably in school or health setting Experience of working in a team SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Essential Ability to work without direct supervision Competent IT skills To have a clear and demonstrable understanding of the importance of confidentiality Able to demonstrate empathy and ability to motivate and persuade children with impaired cognitive or physical disabilities Approachable with good verbal and non verbal communication skills To demonstrate practical problem solving skills SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Ability to travel to numerous community settings and access to own transport Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Good general education to above GCSE level eg NVQ Additional training relevant to working with children and young people. EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of working with children, preferably in school or health setting Experience of working in a team SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Essential Ability to work without direct supervision Competent IT skills To have a clear and demonstrable understanding of the importance of confidentiality Able to demonstrate empathy and ability to motivate and persuade children with impaired cognitive or physical disabilities Approachable with good verbal and non verbal communication skills To demonstrate practical problem solving skills SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Ability to travel to numerous community settings and access to own transport 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Amersham Hospital Whielden Street Amersham HP7 0JD Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)