Advanced Paediatric Occupational Therapist

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Full time
Calling Advanced Paediatric Occupational Therapists! Are you ready for your next step in your career? Have valuable Paediatric Occupational Therapy experience you want to share? Do you wonder what it's like to work for a Trust where the community is at the heart of everything we do? Do you want to work in a multi-agency environment where your input is valued? Do you have the experience to be pro-active in enhancing the service we provide? Then maybe it's time to join us at CCS. Should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised. Main Duties of the Job

You will have: HCPC registration Knowledge of national strategies for children but want to learn more Sound clinical experience, but the appetite for more training The ability to consider various models and approaches in providing intervention Excellent communication skills at all levels We Offer:

Ongoing development and further training The chance to shape the service we provide A Trust where you are listened to A CQC Trust rated outstanding Opportunities to mentor colleagues A range of benefits and services over and above normal NHS offer Community Services are the future of the NHS, come and be part of it! We look forward to welcoming you. If you want to know more about CCS come to a webinar held 1st Friday of every month. To book on email

ccs.trainingandeducation@nhs.net . About Us

Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey. If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development. Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Job Purpose: The post holder works as part of the Community Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service. The post holder works autonomously with emphasis being placed on multi-disciplinary working and multi-agency collaboration and has specific responsibility for: Holding their own clinical caseload. Clinical supervision and development of more junior staff. Brief Overview of Post

The post holder will carry out highly specialist assessments and treatment and provide advice for children on their caseload in mainstream schools, special schools and other community settings. They will attend multi-agency meetings and relevant discussions, including EHCP meetings and Tribunals if required. The post holder will lead on projects as required. This will be undertaken with the coproduction and service redesign team working with various stakeholders such as families, education staff and other health professionals. Main Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Contact: Will receive regular supervision from the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team Lead but will be expected to work autonomously to: Provide advanced specialist, evidence-based assessment, treatment and/or advice to children (aged 0 - school leaving age), referred to the Paediatric Occupational Therapy team in liaison with families and other professionals within a multi-agency framework. Manage clinical risk within own caseload with support. Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary / agency teams to provide a co-ordinated and integrated approach to patient care. Provide highly specialist spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals. Work with children and families to identify Occupational Therapy child-centred SMART goals. Monitor, evaluate and modify specialised, individually tailored treatment. Facilitate a child's return to school following discharge from hospitals. Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential: BSc.OT or Dip.COT HCPC Registration Evidence of continued Professional Development including reflective practice, and clinical experience gained. Desirable: Member of CYP& F Experience

Essential: Experience of children including an understanding of Child Development and the needs of children with disabilities. In-depth specialist knowledge of common paediatric conditions. Training / teaching experience. Desirable: Previous involvement in audit and research. Skills

Essential: Demonstrates a good standard of spoken and written English. Ability to provide written and verbal advice regarding Occupational Therapy intervention. Able to communicate in both formal and non-formal settings. Employer Details

Employer Name:

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Address:

Redgrave Children and Young People's Centre, Redgrave Gardens, Luton, LU3 3QN Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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