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 2 posts available, a full time post in Stevenage and a part time (3 days per week) based in Hertford. 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. Our service is jointly commissioned by health and education, allowing us to provide a seamless pathway of care from early years through to schools, specialist provisions and further education settings. Children’s Occupational Therapy is based on a 3 Tier model of service delivery, with provision at Universal, Targeted and Specialist tiers. Our integrated service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession. We work closely with colleagues in education, with well-established relationships. The successful applicant will be expected to hold an integrated 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 using neuro-developmental and/or sensory treatment. Support, mentoring and further training will be provided in areas where further up skilling and development is required. We Can Offer Regular group supervision, managerial supervision and a well-established appraisal system 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 A initial induction period where you will have the opportunity to observe and shadow your team. You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview - please use this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-work You need to apply before the interview takes place. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Bradfield Job title: Team Lead Email address: sarah.bradfield1nhs.net Telephone number: 07827 254798 Liesl Salters Brown Clinical Quality Lead for Occupational Therapy liesl.saltersbrownnhs.net 07825 929688