Paediatric Community Occupational Therapist

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Full time
Permanent position - Occupational Therapist B6 37.5 hours

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our friendly Childrens Occupational Therapy team in Worcestershire. The successful candidate will be working alongside a dynamic team of OTs, Assistant Practitioners, Physiotherapists and Specialist Play Nursery Nurses providing a community service to children and young people with a variety of needs. The post holder would be based at one of our three bases and will be required to travel across other sites. The service works closely with mainstream and special schools, the multi-disciplinary team and our local authority to ensure childrens needs are supported. Our service also includes assessment of specialist equipment therefore knowledge of specialist equipment is desirable.

We offer a variety of opportunities for learning, CPD, multi-disciplinary working and have a strong focus on supervision.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role includes: Holding a varied caseload completing OT assessments and interventions including assessment for specialist equipment. Being able to identify children and young peoples OT needs and develop care plans using a goal setting approach. To supervise and support other members of the therapy service including assistant practitioners and students. Having excellent communication skills including report writing for Education, Health and Care Plans. Knowledge of assessments and treatment options typically used with children and a clear understanding of the evidence base. Application of policies and legislation related to children, young people and families including safeguarding children.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma / Degree in OT or equivalent qualification COT membership HCPC registration I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Experience

Essential

Working in paediatric and/or learning disability settings Managing a caseload Use of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools Setting up therapy programmes Supervising assistants and junior staff

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Princess Of Wales Community Hospital

Stourbridge Road

Bromsgrove

Worcestershire

B61 0BB

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