Job summary Due to exciting developments within our service, we are looking to recruit a motivated and dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our team. If you are you passionate and enthusiastic about engaging children and young people in creative and fun occupational therapy tailored to them, this job is for you. The successful candidate will join our community-based multidisciplinary team (MDT) working across Coventry, providing assessment, interventions, advice and education to children and young people aged 0-19 with a Coventry GP. You'll work in a variety of different settings, including in people's homes, nurseries and in schools. As an OT you'll provide specialised assessment, treatment, and education to children and young people for a range of occupational and functional difficulties with a variety of needs. This may include upper limb splinting and assessments, parent education sessions, school-based treatment, assessing for and the provision of equipment, liaison with the wider MDT, specialised early years assessments, and service development. This is a brilliant opportunity for an OT looking for a new challenge. Ideally, you will have some experience of working with children or evidence of transferable skills. In addition to this, you will be supported through the completion of a comprehensive set of competency to support your learning. If you'd like to know more, we would welcome an informal discussion or a department visit, please do not hesitate to call us. Main duties of the job For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the role and requirements. About us At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities. These include: 12-month preceptorship generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us flexible working opportunities relocation packages excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more staff networks and support groups We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 444-6868736-BL Job locations Wayside House Wilsons Lane, Longford Coventry CV6 6NY Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached JD / PS for further information You will need to have an Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration and will need to demonstrate flexibility and initiative, to work as part of a Multidisciplinary and Multi Agency Team. Car owner/driver essential as it is unlikely that public transport will meet the needs of this job. Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The post is subject to a DBS. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached JD / PS for further information You will need to have an Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration and will need to demonstrate flexibility and initiative, to work as part of a Multidisciplinary and Multi Agency Team. Car owner/driver essential as it is unlikely that public transport will meet the needs of this job. Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The post is subject to a DBS. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent Registration with Health Professions Council (either complete or in process) KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential Good written communication Good IT skills EXPERIENCE Essential Previous relevant experience working with children Evidence of transferable OT skills OTHER Essential Car driver/owner Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent Registration with Health Professions Council (either complete or in process) KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential Good written communication Good IT skills EXPERIENCE Essential Previous relevant experience working with children Evidence of transferable OT skills OTHER Essential Car driver/owner 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 (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. 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 Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust Address Wayside House Wilsons Lane, Longford Coventry CV6 6NY Employer's website https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)