Job Summary
Following a retendering process, the children's service is due to be transferred to the new provider on the 1st of April 2025. Given this post sits within the transferring service, in line with the legislative requirements, the successful candidate will be part of the TUPE transfer along with other colleagues.
Are you looking to play a role in supporting children and young people to develop independence in everyday living at home, nursery or school and in leisure pursuits? Are you organised and enjoy working as part of a team? If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based, family-centered Occupational Therapy, we want to hear from you!
Surrey Children's Occupational Therapy is a community service within easy reach of London, offering the balance between city and countryside, all accessible via major road networks M25, M23, A3, and M3.
Experience of working with children, young people, and families with or without disabilities is desirable but not essential, so if you are looking for a change or are newly qualified, we recognise that transferable skills are a valuable asset.
Due to the community nature of this post, you will need to be able to work independently and be a car driver.
Main Duties of the Job
This post offers the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of therapists and assistants in providing a high-quality occupation-based provision to children and young people aged 0-19 years in community settings.
You will carry out essential roles including assessment, equipment recommendation, advice and training, group and workshop facilitation, and individual therapy. We are a proactive service responsive to best practice evidence, delivering services targeted at the whole population supporting early years settings, schools, and parents to meet needs pre-referral.
This role is currently jointly commissioned, which means that you will be involved in identifying the health and educational Occupational Therapy needs of children from 0-19 years old.
As a service, we actively promote Surrey families and education settings to access our universal 'Support for all' Occupational Therapy offer as we recognise the value of Occupational Therapy being part of children and young people's everyday life to enable them to participate in self-care, leisure, and learning. The Occupational Therapy team is key in ensuring this happens.
About Us
CSH Surrey is part of the NHS and is Surrey's largest and longest established NHS community services provider, so our 1500+ employees get NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of 5%.
Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and leadership courses and programmes.
We CARE about our staff through our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our active employee council called The Voice elects employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are heard at Board level. CSH is a diverse organisation, and if you are a passionate, person-focused individual, then apply to join CSH Surrey today!
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for, and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named individual for this advert or our recruitment team.
Date Posted: 12 November 2024
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £48,270 to £54,931 a year inclusive of 5% High Cost Area allowance per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference Number: B9074-24-0277
Job Locations:
White House
Crouch Oak Lane
Addlestone
Surrey
KT15 2AN
Job Responsibilities
As part of the Paediatric Therapy team, you will autonomously manage a complex caseload of children with a range of varied and complex needs. This will involve specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs.
You will hold a specialist role within the team, providing advice, support, and training to team members and other professionals in that area of expertise.
You will devise child-centred therapy plans using evidence-based practice to ensure that the individual’s full potential is developed or maintained.
You will provide clinical support, training, and supervision for junior team members and students.
You will be responsible for the delivery of services and ensuring performance targets are met.
You will deliver specialist clinical input into the service.
You will lead on research, clinical audits, and evidence-based service pilots/projects to support the development of evidence-based practice in collaboration with the professional lead and the clinical team lead.
You will support the clinical leadership within the senior management team related to your relevant specialism.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* B.Sc. Hons or diploma equivalent in Occupational Therapy
* Health Care Professionals Council License to Practice
Experience
* Knowledge of legislation and government policies. Adherence to Professional code of ethics and boundaries.
* Ability to establish rapport with colleagues, clients, and carers. Manage own time and prioritise caseload.
* Use supervision effectively to identify professional development needs and deliver appropriate supervision.
* Evidence of ability to deliver training to both OT colleagues and stakeholders.
* Evidence of CPD Portfolio.
* Awareness of Evidence-Based Practice and application to professional practice.
* Good communication skills, verbal and written.
* Computer competent in Word and Excel.
* Ability to travel between sites and to external meetings.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: CSH Surrey
Address:
White House
Crouch Oak Lane
Addlestone
Surrey
KT15 2AN
Employer's Website: CSH Surrey
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