The Children's Learning Disability Service provides support to children and young people between the ages of 5-18 years who have a learning disability (falling within the moderate to severe range) and who display behaviours which challenge their support network or which impact on their quality of life.
We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our established team of Nursing and Occupational Therapists in delivering this service across Essex, Southend and Thurrock.
The successful candidate will confidently deliver short term assessments and interventions, with the aim of supporting children and their families to thrive within their communities.
A range of evidence based assessments and interventions will be offered based on need, but will include behaviour, sensory and sleep assessments, as well as the delivery of relationships and sexual health interventions and emotional well-being work.
• Under the guidance of the team’s Clinical Lead, the appointee is responsible for managing a defined caseload of children with behavioural difficulties associated with their learning disability diagnosis, using evidence-based / client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions adhering to OT models and framework, whilst also working as part of a wider MDT of Occupational Therapists and Nurse Practitioners
• To be an active member of the Children’s Learning Disability Service. To provide a person-centred Occupational Therapy Service for Children with Learning Disabilities, based on the direction given through Trust values and identified local need.
• To use evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement.
• To provide leadership, supervision and day-to-day management for qualified staff and Technicians within the multi-disciplinary team.
• To contribute to the ongoing development of the service and to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of services within the team.
• To work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services.
• In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
If you think that you may be the person we are looking for, please read the attached Person Specification and Job Description in further detail.
If you have any additional questions or queries regarding the post, please make contact with Lauren Richards, Advanced Occupational Therapist, or Sarah Snow, Advanced Nurse Practitioner on 01206 334026 or at epunft.clds@nhs.net.
This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Mar 2025