South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust:
Children's Occupational Therapy Service, Children's Integrated Therapies
Band 5 Paediatric Occupational Therapy Post, 37.5 hours per week
We are seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Children's Occupational Therapy Service. This post has arisen due to an internal promotion. You will be a key part of our Children's Occupational Therapy Team. You will be keen to develop your OT skills and deliver services to improve outcomes for children and families. The role will be ideal for a new graduate or for an experienced OT keen to develop skills working with children. Our Children's OT team is expanding following some additional investment, so it's a great time to join our team.
Main Duties of the Job
You will work in the Children's OT team which covers South Tyneside and Sunderland. You will work in clinic, home, and education settings. You will be motivated to support children to achieve their best outcomes. You will be involved in assessing children and providing appropriate outcome-focused advice and interventions to maintain and promote skills and independence. Support and supervision will be provided from more experienced therapists. You will also work closely with Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists, as well as Paediatricians and colleagues in Education. You will be joining a team of enthusiastic OTs across the Trust who are working together to develop services and improve outcomes for children. You will be part of a wider Therapies Directorate within a Trust that is keen to develop and support staff through supervision and CPD. You will be supported to work innovatively as we take the agenda for Children's OT forward in line with current national and clinical drivers.
Job Responsibilities
* To provide an Occupational Therapy service to a particular speciality under the direction of a senior qualified Occupational Therapist.
* To manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based/client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic, community settings, and home visits as applicable.
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Person Specification
Personal Qualities
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to recognise when help is required.
* Ability to carry out tasks involving moderate physical effort e.g., move and handle patients and equipment.
Skills
* Ability to organise and prioritise, managing own time and workload.
* Ability to delegate work to support staff.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Basic IT skills.
* Presentation and teaching skills.
* Ability to communicate to groups.
Experience
* Experience of being part of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of working with people with a physical illness or disability.
* Occupational Therapy or Student placement experience working with patients who have had a range of functional difficulties.
* Previous experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
* Previous experience working within an Occupational Therapy Children's team.
* Attendance at relevant courses e.g., manual handling, CPR, violence awareness, safeguarding.
* Professional attitude.
* Ability to work independently.
* Able to work as a team member.
* Keen to learn and develop new skills.
* Ability to use initiative.
* Willingness to participate in supervision and appraisal.
* Willingness to work flexible hours as the post requires.
Qualifications
* Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy.
* Registration with the Health Care Professional Council.
* Understanding of the role of the Children's Occupational Therapist in community settings.
* Knowledge of the importance of multi-disciplinary working and the role of other professions.
* Knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on individuals' functional ability.
* Knowledge of NHS and Social Services.
* Knowledge of a range of assistive equipment.
* Knowledge of national priorities.
* Appropriate knowledge of protocols, legislation, and procedures.
* Understanding of STSFT and its strategic direction/achievements.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Knowledge of the impact of illness on individuals' functional and cognitive performance.
* Knowledge of local services and developments.
* Knowledge of Children and Family Act and SEND processes for children.
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.
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