Children's Neuro-developmental Occupational Therapist
The post holder will work as part of a small team of Occupational Therapy staff providing clinical guidance to staff regarding children with neuro-developmental difficulties, particularly those with sensory processing difficulties impacting occupational needs. The post holder will also work closely with the wider neuro-developmental team, providing Occupational Therapy input to diagnostic assessments and attending team meetings.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will follow professional codes of conduct and ethics while managing a varied specialist caseload in a specialist area of practice, which will include patients with complex needs. Clinical activities can take place in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, clinics, community settings, and patients' own homes. The post holder may be required to supervise Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy support workers, and OT students. They will support the learning and development of others, including colleagues and peers. Additionally, the post holder will contribute to service developments by providing advice as a specialist within their department, which can include attending meetings and participating in audits, service evaluations, and researching evidence-based practices.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. As the largest health organization in Wales, we provide a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and receive the support you need, in line with our organizational values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of a team with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than applications submitted in English.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of a small team of Occupational Therapy staff providing clinical guidance to staff regarding children with neuro-developmental difficulties, particularly those with sensory processing difficulties impacting occupational needs. The post holder will also work closely with the wider neuro-developmental team, providing Occupational Therapy input to diagnostic assessments and attending team meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
* Meets all essential criteria as per the attached job description/person specification
* Meets all desirable criteria as per the attached job description/person specification
Experience
* Meets all essential criteria as per the attached job description/person specification
* Meets all desirable criteria as per the attached job description/person specification
Aptitude and Abilities
* Meets all essential criteria as per the attached job description/person specification
* Meets all essential criteria as per the attached job description/person specification
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.
£37,898 to £45,637 per annum pro rata
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