Job summary The Children's Learning Disability Service provides support to children and young people between the ages of 5-18 years who have a learning disability (falling within the moderate to severe range) and who display behaviours which challenge their support network or which impact on their quality of life. We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our established team of Nursing and Occupational Therapists in delivering this service across Essex, Southend and Thurrock. The successful candidate will confidently deliver short term assessments and interventions, with the aim of supporting children and their families to thrive within their communities. A range of evidence based assessments and interventions will be offered based on need, but will include behaviour, sensory and sleep assessments, as well as the delivery of relationships and sexual health interventions and emotional well-being work. Main duties of the job Under the guidance of the team's Clinical Lead, the appointee is responsible for managing a defined caseload of children with behavioural difficulties associated with their learning disability diagnosis, using evidence-based / client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions adhering to OT models and framework, whilst also working as part of a wider MDT of Occupational Therapists and Nurse Practitioners To be an active member of the Children's Learning Disability Service. To provide a person-centred Occupational Therapy Service for Children with Learning Disabilities, based on the direction given through Trust values and identified local need. To use evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement. To provide leadership, supervision and day-to-day management for qualified staff and Technicians within the multi-disciplinary team. To contribute to the ongoing development of the service and to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of services within the team. To work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services. In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times. About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 364-A-8744 Job locations Holmer Court Essex Street (Off Headgate) Colchester CO3 3BT Job description Job responsibilities If you think that you may be the person we are looking for, please read the attached Person Specification and Job Description in further detail. If you have any additional questions or queries regarding the post, please make contact with Lauren Richards, Advanced Occupational Therapist, or Sarah Snow, Advanced Nurse Practitioner on 01206 334026 or at epunft.cldsnhs.net. Job description Job responsibilities If you think that you may be the person we are looking for, please read the attached Person Specification and Job Description in further detail. If you have any additional questions or queries regarding the post, please make contact with Lauren Richards, Advanced Occupational Therapist, or Sarah Snow, Advanced Nurse Practitioner on 01206 334026 or at epunft.cldsnhs.net. Person Specification Education / Qualification Essential Bsc OT or DipCOT. State Registration with HPC - Honours Degree in relevant professional qualification. Fieldwork Educators qualification within 12 months of appointment. Desirable Post Graduate qualification in sensory integration and/or behavioural interventions Additional Requirements Essential Full UK driving license Access to a vehicle to be used for work Knowledge Essential Broad knowledge of current best practice in OT and adolescent mental health/learning disabilities. An advanced knowledge of specialist interventions for children and young people with learning disabilities and Autism (i.e. Sensory Integration, ABA). working knowledge of relevant legislation and theory underpinning occupational therapy and work with children and families working knowledge of sensory integration theory and application to children with learning disabilities Skills & Experience Essential Post registration experience as an Occupational Therapist. Supervision, advice and support of junior staff and/or students. Experience of working with children and/or adults with learning disabilities and who display challenging behaviour Excellent written and oral communication skills Desirable Experience of community working Person Specification Education / Qualification Essential Bsc OT or DipCOT. State Registration with HPC - Honours Degree in relevant professional qualification. Fieldwork Educators qualification within 12 months of appointment. Desirable Post Graduate qualification in sensory integration and/or behavioural interventions Additional Requirements Essential Full UK driving license Access to a vehicle to be used for work Knowledge Essential Broad knowledge of current best practice in OT and adolescent mental health/learning disabilities. An advanced knowledge of specialist interventions for children and young people with learning disabilities and Autism (i.e. Sensory Integration, ABA). working knowledge of relevant legislation and theory underpinning occupational therapy and work with children and families working knowledge of sensory integration theory and application to children with learning disabilities Skills & Experience Essential Post registration experience as an Occupational Therapist. Supervision, advice and support of junior staff and/or students. Experience of working with children and/or adults with learning disabilities and who display challenging behaviour Excellent written and oral communication skills Desirable Experience of community working 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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Holmer Court Essex Street (Off Headgate) Colchester CO3 3BT Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)