Main area Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist Grade Band 5 to 6 progressive Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 812-25-KWCYP8-B
Employer Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Peace Children's Centre Town Watford Salary £29,970 - £44,962 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/02/2025 23:59 Interview date 25/02/2025
Band 5 -6 progressive Children's Occupational Therapist
Job overview
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Occupational Therapists to be a part of our well-established Occupational Therapy team. You will be joining an innovative and agile Children and Young People's Therapy (CYPT) Service committed to delivering high quality intervention and transforming lives.
We have an exciting opportunity to offer a 1 WTE Band 5-6 progressive post. This post will be based at Peace Children's Centre in Watford.
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust provides integrated Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services for families across the county. Our CYPT integrated service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to hold a 0-25 years caseload, providing a service which meets both the health and education Occupational Therapy needs of CYP, providing interventions in a variety of settings, e.g. mainstream settings, specialist provisions, pre-school settings and clinics.
Ideally applicants should have post graduate experience/training in assessment and treatment of clients with neurological conditions/learning disability/neurodiverse conditions. We have a practice development lead with dedicated time to support and upskill new band 5/6 staff. Training will be provided in areas where further upskilling and development is required.
We can offer:
* Regular group supervision, managerial supervision and a well-established appraisal system, preceptorship programme for newly qualified
* CPD opportunities, including in service masterclasses
* Opportunities to develop leadership skills and to supervise less experienced members of staff
* Opportunities to work alongside other therapists/assistants to deliver intervention to children/young people requiring specialist support
* An initial induction period where you will have the opportunity to observe and shadow your team.
Working for our organisation
If you are looking for somewhere to make a real difference and are passionate about helping CYP access the right support at the right time to help them stay safe, and thrive in their development, a career with us may be just what you're looking for.
Our shared values support the development of a strong working culture, guiding and inspiring all of our actions and decisions. They enable us to be better at what we do ensuring we provide the highest quality of care to our patients.
Our patients, their families and carers are at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Children’s Occupational Therapy is based on a 3 Tier model of service delivery, with provision at Universal, Targeted and Specialist tiers.
Successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential. You must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of your patients.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Registered to practice with Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
* Evidence of Post graduate training/or equivalent experience relevant to specialty such as: • Child Development • Bobath Techniques • Moving and Handling of People • Specialist courses/ study on conditions that affect child development, autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD, neurodevelopment conditions
* Continued Professional Development evidenced by attendance at postgraduate courses to maintain and develop own specialist knowledge and expertise.
* Membership of RCOT Special Interest Group
Other
* Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Knowledge and Experience
* Knowledge of Children’s Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions related to working with children and an understanding of the theoretical framework underpinning these.
* Awareness of typical child development
* The ability to analyse assessment results to formulate treatment plans, including the use of “SMART” targets, recommend suitable equipment, taking into consideration client, social and environmental factors.
* Good multi-disciplinary/agency working skills
* Involves patients in decision making around their care and treatment planning and ensure that the care provided is safe
* Experience of participation in education of students
* Experience or participation in presentation and teaching to the wider children's workforce, parents and carers and junior colleagues.
* Understanding of the Special Educational Needs Assessment process related to supporting children within special and mainstream schools and contributing to their Education, Health and Care Plans.
Skills and Abilities
* Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across organisations and with a range of audiences.
* Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the service users.
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