Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Do you know that you want to work in Paediatrics? Are you looking to work within a dynamic progressive Paediatric therapy team? If so, we would love to hear from you! A full-time Band 5 vacancy has arisen in the Community Paediatric Therapy Team in Salford. The hours can be worked flexibly across Monday to Friday, this is to meet both candidate and service needs. Part-time working will also be considered. The team works across a variety of locations and paediatric specialities, including neurological, developmental and neuro-diverse caseloads. The Band 5 post will join another Band 5 OT in the team to work through the different specialities to develop a sound knowledge of all aspects of Community Paediatric OT, including postural management, equipment assessments and provision, Co-ordination and perceptual assessments, and sensory processing. What we will offer: Band 7 leadership across all teams, for formal and informal support Opportunities for learning and development: Robust induction Competency framework In Service training Support Career Aspirations Regular 1:1 supervision Preceptorship Joint working with senior therapists to develop skills Supportive and friendly team If you are wanting to work in a team that receives feedback from families that we have "changed their lives" then this is the team for you. Main duties of the job
Our team's ethos is to maximise children's function, independence and participation. How you will do this: Work closely with OTs, physios, and assistants in your specific team Assessment of functional abilities Provision of advice and signposting Involve the child or young person in setting their own goals, whatever their abilities Assessment and provision of equipment for home and school to maximise independence, participation & support their care Provide training, support and resources to empower families and professionals to have the knowledge and skills to enable the functional development of children & young people Working closely with Physios, where appropriate, to jointly manage children on your shared caseload, including postural management Provide a range of treatment dependent on need See children at home, school, nursery and clinic Participate in individual and joint clinics Develop links with other health, education and social care professionals, along with building rapport with the children and families Work closely with Community OT to support home adaptations Engage in the EHCP process Support development of assistants and students If you have a particular interest in developing skills in an area, this can be supported within the team. Due to the nature of the work, you will need to be able to independently travel across the city to undertake visits with equipment and resources. About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to
make a difference
and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -
care
,
appreciate
, and
inspire
- to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Evidence of relevant CPD Qualifications and Professional Registration
Degree / Diploma or Masters in Occupational Therapy Member of HCPC Knowledge, Training & Experience
Broad range of experience at undergraduate level including managing medical, surgical, neurological, and mental health conditions. Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Undergraduate experience gained in a Paediatric Setting Knowledge of clinical governance Undergraduate experience gained in both a hospital and a community NHS setting. Skills & Abilities
Flexibility Good organisational and time management skills Knowledge, Training & Experience
An understanding of CPD Evidence of clinical reasoning skills demonstrating knowledge of medical, surgical, neurological, and paediatric conditions To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within the role To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the factors that contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with the Trust's public health aims 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. Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address
Paediatric Therapy Team, Salford Children's Services, 7th Floor St James's House
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Do you know that you want to work in Paediatrics? Are you looking to work within a dynamic progressive Paediatric therapy team? If so, we would love to hear from you! A full-time Band 5 vacancy has arisen in the Community Paediatric Therapy Team in Salford. The hours can be worked flexibly across Monday to Friday, this is to meet both candidate and service needs. Part-time working will also be considered. The team works across a variety of locations and paediatric specialities, including neurological, developmental and neuro-diverse caseloads. The Band 5 post will join another Band 5 OT in the team to work through the different specialities to develop a sound knowledge of all aspects of Community Paediatric OT, including postural management, equipment assessments and provision, Co-ordination and perceptual assessments, and sensory processing. What we will offer: Band 7 leadership across all teams, for formal and informal support Opportunities for learning and development: Robust induction Competency framework In Service training Support Career Aspirations Regular 1:1 supervision Preceptorship Joint working with senior therapists to develop skills Supportive and friendly team If you are wanting to work in a team that receives feedback from families that we have "changed their lives" then this is the team for you. Main duties of the job
Our team's ethos is to maximise children's function, independence and participation. How you will do this: Work closely with OTs, physios, and assistants in your specific team Assessment of functional abilities Provision of advice and signposting Involve the child or young person in setting their own goals, whatever their abilities Assessment and provision of equipment for home and school to maximise independence, participation & support their care Provide training, support and resources to empower families and professionals to have the knowledge and skills to enable the functional development of children & young people Working closely with Physios, where appropriate, to jointly manage children on your shared caseload, including postural management Provide a range of treatment dependent on need See children at home, school, nursery and clinic Participate in individual and joint clinics Develop links with other health, education and social care professionals, along with building rapport with the children and families Work closely with Community OT to support home adaptations Engage in the EHCP process Support development of assistants and students If you have a particular interest in developing skills in an area, this can be supported within the team. Due to the nature of the work, you will need to be able to independently travel across the city to undertake visits with equipment and resources. About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to
make a difference
and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -
care
,
appreciate
, and
inspire
- to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Evidence of relevant CPD Qualifications and Professional Registration
Degree / Diploma or Masters in Occupational Therapy Member of HCPC Knowledge, Training & Experience
Broad range of experience at undergraduate level including managing medical, surgical, neurological, and mental health conditions. Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Undergraduate experience gained in a Paediatric Setting Knowledge of clinical governance Undergraduate experience gained in both a hospital and a community NHS setting. Skills & Abilities
Flexibility Good organisational and time management skills Knowledge, Training & Experience
An understanding of CPD Evidence of clinical reasoning skills demonstrating knowledge of medical, surgical, neurological, and paediatric conditions To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within the role To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the factors that contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with the Trust's public health aims 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. Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address
Paediatric Therapy Team, Salford Children's Services, 7th Floor St James's House
#J-18808-Ljbffr
