Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and
motivated therapist to join our dynamic and friendly childrens occupational
therapy team. This role will be based in localities currently within North
Somerset, including clinic, nurseries, schools and other health settings. This locality team is a part of a larger
Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset therapy service and there are
frequent and useful connections
and opportunities across this larger area for things like CPD,
supervision and joint working. The team is part of a NHS childrens therapy
service which consists of a wide range of health professionals and which has strong links to both mainstream
and special schools.
You will work alongside other
experienced professionals to understand the needs of the children and young
people who have difficulties with motor and physical skills. The children and young people referred may
have conditions such as developmental coordination disorder or cerebral palsy.
The aim is to help these children and young people develop independence and
their functional skills and to meet their physical potential. Supervision and
training is valued and provided regularly from within the team.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role
will be to provide assessment and therapeutic interventions for infants, children
or young people referred into the service. This could include for example
assessing children for potential difficulties with handwriting, self-care or play skills. Following assessment you will
be required to set out interventions or recommendations and follow these
through or work with therapy technicians who will complete blocks of
interventions. There may be requirement to run therapeutic group work and
provide training to education staff, families and carers. You will be required
to record your work in the childs medical notes and complete reports and
contributions to Education and Health care plans. You will be expected to attend regular
supervision and training and work as part of a team whilst also being confident
to work autonomously.
About us
We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we would expect for ourselves and our families.
At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.
Benefits:
We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.
Additional Information:
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role please refer to the Job Description and
Person Specification attached to this advert. Please read in full before
applying for this role.
This role is for 18.75 hours per week
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role please refer to the Job Description and
Person Specification attached to this advert. Please read in full before
applying for this role.
This role is for 18.75 hours per week
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational therapy as recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
- State registered as an Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Post graduate training appropriate to the field of Childrens Occupational Therapy
Sponsorship/Visa
Essential
- Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold, or confirm if you require sponsorship.
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification experience of working with children with needs across a range of core areas relevant to the post e.g. neurology, learning disabilities, outpatients, community, complex needs, Autism, Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Evidence of ongoing continued professional development in areas applicable to the post
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner e.g., caseload management, prioritising cases, effective organisation and time management skills
- Experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
- To be able to select and carry out appropriate assessment and in-depth observation combined with appropriate discussions / liaison to form a differential diagnosis
Desirable
- Post graduate training appropriate to the field of Childrens Occupational Therapy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational therapy as recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
- State registered as an Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Post graduate training appropriate to the field of Childrens Occupational Therapy
Sponsorship/Visa
Essential
- Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold, or confirm if you require sponsorship.
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification experience of working with children with needs across a range of core areas relevant to the post e.g. neurology, learning disabilities, outpatients, community, complex needs, Autism, Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Evidence of ongoing continued professional development in areas applicable to the post
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner e.g., caseload management, prioritising cases, effective organisation and time management skills
- Experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
- To be able to select and carry out appropriate assessment and in-depth observation combined with appropriate discussions / liaison to form a differential diagnosis
Desirable
- Post graduate training appropriate to the field of Childrens Occupational Therapy
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).
