Job summary As part of our ongoing development, our team is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced full-time Band 6 Children's Occupational therapist to join our enthusiastic and productive team, offering a high-quality service across North Derbyshire. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a cohesive and dynamic team, who are constantly looking to improve our services in line with developments in evidence-based practice. Please contact Mrs Jenny Sadler for an informal discussion on 01246 514553. Main duties of the job As a therapist working in a community setting you will hold a caseload across our geographical area, supported by a band 7 therapist. Your role will be to evaluate and support the functional independence of children in a variety of settings, including mainstream & special schools. We have excellent links with other teams in Specialist Children's Services, Education and Social Care and value working collaboratively with others to meet the needs of children and families. Your clinical duties will include devising programmes and setting goals to develop skills, assessment and provision of specialist equipment including seating and coaching and close liaison with parents, carers and staff in educational settings. You will also be expected to contribute and support ongoing programmes of service developments and improvement. You must be able think creatively, work flexibly and independently as well as being a strong team player with excellent communication skills. About us You will work as part of a supportive and friendly team based in The Den, our purpose built centre for Children's Services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Our service supports children and Young people from 0 -19 who have a functional difficulties associated with a physical disability or difficulty. We have a strong team identity and are working together to realise our vision of providing a sustainable, innovative, high quality service across North Derbyshire. We are committed to support the professional development of those in our team, helping build skills and levels of responsibility. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 166-FC-6817698 Job locations Chesterfield Royal NHS Trust Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oBSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy oHCPC registered Desirable oRCOT Membership oMembership of RCOT SS - Children Young People and Families Skills Essential oSpecialist knowledge of paediatric conditions and their impact on the child's presentation and functional needs oDemonstrate high level of clinical reasoning oGood working knowledge of 24-hour postural care, including assessment/use of specialist equipment Desirable ooUnderstanding of postural assessments such as AMI oUnderstanding of developmental care & importance of early intervention Experience Essential oKnowledge of assessing need of children and young people and devising appropriate treatment plans, including the provision of specialist equipment oExperience of managing a paediatric caseload, including some children with complex needs. Desirable oExperience of working as part of a team to assist the development of service delivery oKnowledge of working in variety of clinical settings (community, special schools &/or out-patients) Person Specification Qualifications Essential oBSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy oHCPC registered Desirable oRCOT Membership oMembership of RCOT SS - Children Young People and Families Skills Essential oSpecialist knowledge of paediatric conditions and their impact on the child's presentation and functional needs oDemonstrate high level of clinical reasoning oGood working knowledge of 24-hour postural care, including assessment/use of specialist equipment Desirable ooUnderstanding of postural assessments such as AMI oUnderstanding of developmental care & importance of early intervention Experience Essential oKnowledge of assessing need of children and young people and devising appropriate treatment plans, including the provision of specialist equipment oExperience of managing a paediatric caseload, including some children with complex needs. Desirable oExperience of working as part of a team to assist the development of service delivery oKnowledge of working in variety of clinical settings (community, special schools &/or out-patients) 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 Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal NHS Trust Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)