Job summary We are recruiting to a part timePaediatric Occupational Therapy Technician, Band 4 position based in Ipswich Occupational Therapists work with children and young people who have difficulties or a disability, providing assessment, advice and intervention to enable children from birth to 19 years to participate safely and as fully as possible in activities and education as part of their daily life. We work closely with other NHS therapy services, education, social care and a wide range of other care providers to ensure that children receive the support they need. As a technician with the Paediatric OT Team the role will focus on undertaking specific skilled support work directed by the therapists to aid the management of complex children with a wide range of physical, long term and deteriorating disabilities. All necessary training will be offered to the new post holder. The role is based in the community working within homes, clinics, special and mainstream schools and nurseries with children aged 0-19 years. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be a part of the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team, and will work independently under the supervision of qualified therapists, supporting clinicians to provide occupational therapy to children and families. Close patient contact, and communication within the Occupational Therapy and wider multi-disciplinary team is fundamental to the role. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a positive attitude to self-directed learning. Some experience in a health or care or educational environment would be advantageous. The role requires empathy, sensitivity and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The post-holder will regularly be required to set up and adjust specialist equipment used by children and young people as part of a programme of 24 hour postural management, and will keep accurate records of work undertaken using our online electronic record keeping system. All necessary training will be offered to the new post holder. We offer a strong supervision structure with regular training opportunities, including access to external courses. About us BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500 beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you BeKnown for? Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 179-6647456-I Job locations St Helens House Foxhall Rd Ipswich IP3 8LX Job description Job responsibilities See job description Frequent Travel is an essential part of this role - You will need to travel across a wide area of rural Suffolk so you must either hold a full, current driving licence or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. Job description Job responsibilities See job description Frequent Travel is an essential part of this role - You will need to travel across a wide area of rural Suffolk so you must either hold a full, current driving licence or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential oGood general level of education to GCSE level or equivalent (particularly English & Maths) oComputer literate with good basic IT skills Desirable oNVQ level 3 or equivalent in a care/health related subject oKnowledge of child development oKnowledge of Safeguarding children Experience and knowledge Essential oExperience of working with children and families oGood communication skills with children and adults oAbility to communicate with children with impaired social communication skills Desirable oAble to demonstrate an understanding of Health & Safety legislation for self and others including manual handling legislation oAwareness of local services, voluntary organisations etc Skills and abilities Essential oAbility to work in a Multi-disciplinary team oAbility to work under pressure oAble to use own initiative oAbility to work alone Personal qualities Essential oTeam Worker who is able to prioritise efficiently oFlexible approach to working hours oAble to relate to children and parents/carers with different lifestyles and values oAwareness of limitations oMotivated Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential oGood general level of education to GCSE level or equivalent (particularly English & Maths) oComputer literate with good basic IT skills Desirable oNVQ level 3 or equivalent in a care/health related subject oKnowledge of child development oKnowledge of Safeguarding children Experience and knowledge Essential oExperience of working with children and families oGood communication skills with children and adults oAbility to communicate with children with impaired social communication skills Desirable oAble to demonstrate an understanding of Health & Safety legislation for self and others including manual handling legislation oAwareness of local services, voluntary organisations etc Skills and abilities Essential oAbility to work in a Multi-disciplinary team oAbility to work under pressure oAble to use own initiative oAbility to work alone Personal qualities Essential oTeam Worker who is able to prioritise efficiently oFlexible approach to working hours oAble to relate to children and parents/carers with different lifestyles and values oAwareness of limitations oMotivated 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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Address St Helens House Foxhall Rd Ipswich IP3 8LX Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)