Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with experience of working with children with additional and complex needs. The Children's Therapy Team provides an excellent opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals providing excellent high quality care to reduce the impact of disability to children and their families. We work with children and young people aged 0- 19 with well developed and evidenced based pathways covering the needs of children with Long Term, Time Limited and Early Years related needs. Main duties of the job The team comprises of occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists. We work closely with colleagues in health, education and social care to provide a genuinely child-centred service. We work in a variety of locations, including clinics, children's own homes, nurseries and schools. This post provides applicants with an opportunity for leadership in developing the local service and working with service users to strengthen and develop the local service. About us We can offer clinical and management supervision, specialist support by experienced senior staff, continuing professional development and specialist OT Forums. The successful candidate must be able to effectively manage their own time and demonstrate excellent communication skills.The Children's Therapy Team has a strong network of Clinical Leads and a Professional Lead for Children's OT Date posted 14 February 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 Reference number 351-CEN2205-MC Job locations Minerva Health Centre Preston PR1 6SB Job description Job responsibilities For more information on this role, please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached Job description Job responsibilities For more information on this role, please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached Person Specification Education Essential Professional Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy Current Professional Registration with HCPC Knowledge Essential Understanding of clinical governance framework & implications for practice, including audit and research governance Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools for children with diverse needs Knowledge of a range of therapy techniques and programmes for children with diverse needs/ related to client group 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 Experience of working with children with complex needs and their families in community/non clinical setting Person Specification Education Essential Professional Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy Current Professional Registration with HCPC Knowledge Essential Understanding of clinical governance framework & implications for practice, including audit and research governance Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools for children with diverse needs Knowledge of a range of therapy techniques and programmes for children with diverse needs/ related to client group 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 Experience of working with children with complex needs and their families in community/non clinical setting 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Minerva Health Centre Preston PR1 6SB Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)