Job summary We have been fortunate to gain additional funding to expand our Occupational Therapy service provision to the Neonatal service at NUH. This is a relatively new service, and an exciting area to be working in with lots of opportunity for learning and meaningful service development as it takes shape. You will also be working closely with our Neonatal AHP colleagues in Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Dietetics and Clinical Psychology, and the wider MDT to deliver a comprehensive Neonatal service supporting the developmental and family-centred needs of those in our care. Are you enthusiastic about developing the specialist and unique OT role within Neonates? Experienced in working within neonatal care/paediatrics with knowledge of developmentally sensitive care and keen to build on these skills to work within neonates? Or if this is a new area to you, are you keen to bring your transferrable skills to contribute while learning and investing in a new and exciting area? confidently able to demonstrate the value of occupational therapy for neonates, helping to establish OT as a key profession within the MDT?able to work autonomously and (following necessary support and training) provide specialist OT assessment and interventions to infants and their families? If yes, come and join our expanding neonatal AHP team at Nottingham University Hospitals We would welcome your application. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job Early intervention and individualised infant care, using a Family Integrated Care approach on the Neonatal Unit (NNU) aims to reduce the developmental risks for infants born prematurely or with perinatal problems. As the Specialist Neonatal Occupational Therapist you will:Utilise advanced skills and support to facilitate high quality, individualised care to infants and parents/carers in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, at all times ensuring that the needs of the infant and their family are placed at the centre of care delivery. Demonstrate active participation and leadership in projects and activities that support developmental care and the unit's priorities.Be engaged in clinical evaluation and audit activity in partnership with the wider AHP/Unit team. Demonstrate a commitment to evidence based practiceThis post supports both our in-patient Neonatal units at QMC and City campus where you will be required to will work cross-site. You may be required to see Out-patients as this role and service develops. As part of the wider Childrens Occupational Therapy team you will be asked to support a rostered weekend working service to support our more straightforward MSK in-patient discharges. This is approximately 1 on-call morning every 2 months. We will support you to ensure you have the basic competencies to do this confidently. About us Working for your organisation The Children's Therapy team at NCH is a friendly and supportive department who work closely alongside the wider MDT, providing excellent evidence based care and innovative ways of working. Throughout NUH we have a diverse range of AHP and support staff who work together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. You will be supported to access; relevant training and learning opportunities, supervision, and support from the East Midlands Operational Delivery Network for Neonates. You will be supported by a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist and a part-time Highly Speciality Occupational Therapist, as well as the wider Childrens Occupational Therapy team. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 164-6782008-A Job locations QMC & City campus Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification documents for further details about the role For further details / informal visits contact: Contact name Rachel Kruger Contact job title Clinical Specialist OT: Neonates Contact email address Rachel.krugernhs.net Contact telephone number 07812 269780 As we embark on this expansion we are now looking to recruit to a full time permanent Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist (37.5hours) We will support part-time staff applications at a minimum of 0.6wte (22.5hrs/week) working Monday- Wednesday (plus any additional days pending WTE) Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification documents for further details about the role For further details / informal visits contact: Contact name Rachel Kruger Contact job title Clinical Specialist OT: Neonates Contact email address Rachel.krugernhs.net Contact telephone number 07812 269780 As we embark on this expansion we are now looking to recruit to a full time permanent Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist (37.5hours) We will support part-time staff applications at a minimum of 0.6wte (22.5hrs/week) working Monday- Wednesday (plus any additional days pending WTE) Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Hons (or equivalent) Occupational Therapy Full Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration Recognised post -graduate training relevant to specialty preferably including MSc or completed modules Experience Essential Wide ranging and extensive experience of working within specialist area (or clear ability to demonstrate value of transferrable knowledge and skills to specialist area) Knowledge of current best practice within a clinical specialty Able to evaluate current research and make recommendations for change in practice and implement these changes Communication and relationship Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to discuss treatment options and recommend best course of intervention to patients and carers using negotiating, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills Communicate complex patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with MDT colleagues across health & social care sectors Analytical and Judgement Essential Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and the performance of other staff Risk assessment skills for the safe management and discharge of very complex patients Analyse information from clinical assessments and make judgements about appropriate interventions for highly complex patients Planning & Organisation Essential Able to plan the delivery of a service for a specialist area where there is variable capacity and fluctuating demand Able to lead in the development, review and implementation of relevant polices and service development, recognising and responding to wider strategic concerns Physical skills Essential Able to handle and move complex patients safely and in a way which promotes rehabilitation if applicable. Able to use and/or manoeuvre a range of medical devices including, for example, handling/assistive and anthropometric equipment if applicable. Other requirements Essential Undertake out of hours duties as required. Able to travel to required areas within and beyond the Trust Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Hons (or equivalent) Occupational Therapy Full Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration Recognised post -graduate training relevant to specialty preferably including MSc or completed modules Experience Essential Wide ranging and extensive experience of working within specialist area (or clear ability to demonstrate value of transferrable knowledge and skills to specialist area) Knowledge of current best practice within a clinical specialty Able to evaluate current research and make recommendations for change in practice and implement these changes Communication and relationship Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to discuss treatment options and recommend best course of intervention to patients and carers using negotiating, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills Communicate complex patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with MDT colleagues across health & social care sectors Analytical and Judgement Essential Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and the performance of other staff Risk assessment skills for the safe management and discharge of very complex patients Analyse information from clinical assessments and make judgements about appropriate interventions for highly complex patients Planning & Organisation Essential Able to plan the delivery of a service for a specialist area where there is variable capacity and fluctuating demand Able to lead in the development, review and implementation of relevant polices and service development, recognising and responding to wider strategic concerns Physical skills Essential Able to handle and move complex patients safely and in a way which promotes rehabilitation if applicable. Able to use and/or manoeuvre a range of medical devices including, for example, handling/assistive and anthropometric equipment if applicable. Other requirements Essential Undertake out of hours duties as required. Able to travel to required areas within and beyond the Trust 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address QMC & City campus Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)