Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Join Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) as a Senior Occupational Therapist (OT)! At CFHD we aim to provide an innovative and integrated model of children's community services. We are excited to invite passionate professionals to join our dedicated teams. We are seeking a Senior OT with a focus on early childhood development. The role involves providing expert OT services to children and young people within the Torbay and South Devon locality. You will also support and mentor junior and training staff, ensuring high standards in assessment, intervention, and clinical governance across the Early Child Development (ECD) pathway. As part of our supportive community service, you'll become a valued member of a collaborative network of specialists. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a practitioner with an interest in early years, sensory development, and complex neurodevelopmental needs. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team supporting young children with a range of developmental, sensory, and attachment challenges. If you're passionate about working with young children, enjoy MDT collaboration, and are eager to develop your expertise in an integrated, learning-focused environment, CFHD offers you the opportunity to grow and develop within a dynamic and supportive team. We'd love to hear from you if you're looking for a fulfilling role in a collaborative setting! Main duties of the job
Hold responsibility for the assessment and treatment of a caseload within a designated geographical area, ensuring competence and capability. Use a strengths-based approach to ensure clinical effectiveness through evidence-based interventions, goal-based, collaborative practice, and Routine Outcome Measures. Deliver specialist occupational therapy advice, assessment, and interventions to children and young people facing challenges in maximising occupational performance across various settings. Interventions may include direct therapy, coaching, training, provision of adaptive equipment as required. Provide early help/light touch interventions for issues such as sleep, communication, and positive behavioural support. Supervise/ mentor and support junior staff and students. About us
Why Work With Us Join Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) and be part of a dynamic team delivering occupational therapy in the Early Child Development pathway. You'll collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to provide top-quality care to children with developmental and sensory needs. We value
compassion ,
inclusion , and
flexibility , with a strong focus on
continuous learning
and
recognition . Our
inclusive
and
forward-looking
culture celebrates diversity and fosters professional growth. At CFHD, we deliver
integrated health and social care
services that make a real difference. Join us to grow your career and impact young lives. Job responsibilities
Please see job overview, main duties of the job, and attached job description for full details of the role and responsibilities the post entails; along with the essential and desirable criteria. Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Diploma level specialist training or experience Post-graduate certified courses specific to children's needs (e.g. Sensory training; ADOS, 3di etc) Membership of professional body (RCOT) Knowledge and experience
To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards. To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice Extensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and specialist approaches Extensive knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice such as manual handling, housing and SEND Knowledge and experience of a wide range of Occupational Therapy therapeutic interventions for children and young people including but not inclusive to: manual handling, specialist equipment, 24-hour postural management, fine motor, sensory differences and housing adaptations. Research Skills 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. Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a yearper annum pro rata
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Join Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) as a Senior Occupational Therapist (OT)! At CFHD we aim to provide an innovative and integrated model of children's community services. We are excited to invite passionate professionals to join our dedicated teams. We are seeking a Senior OT with a focus on early childhood development. The role involves providing expert OT services to children and young people within the Torbay and South Devon locality. You will also support and mentor junior and training staff, ensuring high standards in assessment, intervention, and clinical governance across the Early Child Development (ECD) pathway. As part of our supportive community service, you'll become a valued member of a collaborative network of specialists. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a practitioner with an interest in early years, sensory development, and complex neurodevelopmental needs. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team supporting young children with a range of developmental, sensory, and attachment challenges. If you're passionate about working with young children, enjoy MDT collaboration, and are eager to develop your expertise in an integrated, learning-focused environment, CFHD offers you the opportunity to grow and develop within a dynamic and supportive team. We'd love to hear from you if you're looking for a fulfilling role in a collaborative setting! Main duties of the job
Hold responsibility for the assessment and treatment of a caseload within a designated geographical area, ensuring competence and capability. Use a strengths-based approach to ensure clinical effectiveness through evidence-based interventions, goal-based, collaborative practice, and Routine Outcome Measures. Deliver specialist occupational therapy advice, assessment, and interventions to children and young people facing challenges in maximising occupational performance across various settings. Interventions may include direct therapy, coaching, training, provision of adaptive equipment as required. Provide early help/light touch interventions for issues such as sleep, communication, and positive behavioural support. Supervise/ mentor and support junior staff and students. About us
Why Work With Us Join Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) and be part of a dynamic team delivering occupational therapy in the Early Child Development pathway. You'll collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to provide top-quality care to children with developmental and sensory needs. We value
compassion ,
inclusion , and
flexibility , with a strong focus on
continuous learning
and
recognition . Our
inclusive
and
forward-looking
culture celebrates diversity and fosters professional growth. At CFHD, we deliver
integrated health and social care
services that make a real difference. Join us to grow your career and impact young lives. Job responsibilities
Please see job overview, main duties of the job, and attached job description for full details of the role and responsibilities the post entails; along with the essential and desirable criteria. Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Diploma level specialist training or experience Post-graduate certified courses specific to children's needs (e.g. Sensory training; ADOS, 3di etc) Membership of professional body (RCOT) Knowledge and experience
To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards. To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice Extensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and specialist approaches Extensive knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice such as manual handling, housing and SEND Knowledge and experience of a wide range of Occupational Therapy therapeutic interventions for children and young people including but not inclusive to: manual handling, specialist equipment, 24-hour postural management, fine motor, sensory differences and housing adaptations. Research Skills 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. Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a yearper annum pro rata
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