Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for experienced occupational therapist to join our children's therapy service at LSCFT as we embark on the development of our clinical leadership positions. New team members will join a team of occupational therapist which has x6 admin bases across Central Lancashire and Pennine. The post is advertised as full time however; flexibility with hours can be considered.We are specifically looking for an Occupational Therapist with passion and drive to deliver effective services to children. We welcome applicants who wish to work as a part of a developing leadership team with existing clinical leads to shape the future of service provision.We are currently investing in a range of positions to ensure we achieve the best clinical outcomes for the population of children and young people in need of guidance, support and therapeutic intervention. Main duties of the job As part of your role you will consider the impact of neurological, biomechanical and postural challenges on function and participation for children and young people with neurological and genetic conditions. You will have a particular interest in muscle tone, therapeutic handling and postural management.You will contribute to the development of an outcome focused pathway which integrates as appropriate with other disciplines/services. The pathway will consider timeliness and efficacy of hands on therapeutic approaches and compensatory strategies through childhood up to adulthood. The pathway will also consider how specialist provision fits within a system wide, graduated response.You will be based at Leyland House, Leyland. Alongside providing day to day support to the team at Leyland House, you will provide leadership across the three Central Teams (Chorley and South Ribble, Greater Preston, and West Lancashire).Your clinical offer will be delivered by a combination of Telepractice and face to face appointments, some of which may be in the form of groups.We are looking for individuals who are keen to invest in their own development and in return we will support you through professional and clinical supervision, shadowing and co-working opportunities, in-service training, professional forums, trust wide AHP research group, and funding opportunities for relevant external training courses. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-CEN1118-CPC Job locations Leyland House Leyland PR26 6TY Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Professional Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy Current Professional Registration with HCPC Evidence of formal training / self-study / specialist experience to Masters level equivalent Knowledge Essential Detailed understanding of clinical governance framework & implications for practice, including audit and research governance Extensive knowledge of a range of therapy techniques and programmes and their applications for children with diverse needs/ related to client group Extensive knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools for children with diverse needs Experience Essential Evidence of recent and relevant post graduate experience encompassing the specialist field of practice. that demonstrates an in depth knowledge of specialist area Safeguarding of children and implementation of policy and procedures with evidence of training/updates Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service and practice Evidence of leading and implementing clinical change Skills Essential Confident to work independently as lead specialist High level analytical Problem Solving High level reflective skills in relation to own practice and service delivery Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Professional Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy Current Professional Registration with HCPC Evidence of formal training / self-study / specialist experience to Masters level equivalent Knowledge Essential Detailed understanding of clinical governance framework & implications for practice, including audit and research governance Extensive knowledge of a range of therapy techniques and programmes and their applications for children with diverse needs/ related to client group Extensive knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools for children with diverse needs Experience Essential Evidence of recent and relevant post graduate experience encompassing the specialist field of practice. that demonstrates an in depth knowledge of specialist area Safeguarding of children and implementation of policy and procedures with evidence of training/updates Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service and practice Evidence of leading and implementing clinical change Skills Essential Confident to work independently as lead specialist High level analytical Problem Solving High level reflective skills in relation to own practice and service delivery 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. 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. 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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Leyland House Leyland PR26 6TY Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)