The small, friendly team of Children's Physio and OT based at Pavilion House are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Children's Therapy Service.
This would be to support the team to deliver high quality Occupational Therapy intervention to children in a variety of settings in the East Cheshire NHS locality.
We would also consider a development role depending on experience and training of competencies would be provided. Previous NHS experience is required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with children and young people with a range of needs in a variety of settings including at home, in clinics, schools, special schools and nurseries where appropriate. The post holder will work closely with parents, educational staff and other allied health professionals to provide a coordinated service to the children/young people in all settings.
The post holder will have knowledge and experience in the area of Paediatric Occupational Therapy, demonstrating relevant experience and post registration training. The post holder will have experience of multi-disciplinary working, and experience of working autonomously and managing their own complex caseload in a busy team.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registration
* Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level.
* Membership of a relevant professional body
* Clinical educators training
Knowledge
* Post registration knowledge which is relevant to Paediatric Occupational Therapy and evidenced by CPD
* Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
* Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
* Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
Skills
* Ability to lead junior colleagues
* Advanced communication and listening skills
* Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
* Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
* Ability to work under pressure
Experience
* Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area.
* Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research
* Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT.
Specific Job Requirements
* Awareness of Paediatric assessment tools
* Knowledge of children's specialist equipment.
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.
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