Job summary
Are you an Occupational Therapist with experience in paediatrics and/or neurology who is interested in developing a clinical specialism working with children and young people with highly complex needs? If so, this exciting opportunity to join the multidisciplinary team at Chailey Clinical Services could be for you!
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 therapist with established skills in paediatrics to join our unique and supportive team at Chailey Clinical Services for 30 hours per week. We are an experienced and friendly team offering excellent support for clinical and professional development through a robust programme of supervision, preceptorship, training and personal development reviews.
Situated in the beautiful countryside, within easy reach of Brighton, Eastbourne and Lewes; Chailey Clinical Services provides specialist multi-professionaladvice, assessment and treatment for children and young adults with multiple and complex disabilities.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a multidisciplinary service, you will have responsibility for a clinical case load within Chailey Heritage Foundation, a non-maintained special school and residential home that is co-located with Chailey Clinical Services.
You will be responsible for delivering occupational therapy provision which is in line with Education Health and Care Plan recommendations and responsive to the individual health needs of the child or young person. This will include specialist assessment and intervention to support the development of functional and occupational performance skills in the areas self-care, play, use of assistive electronic technology and access to education.
In addition to your clinical caseload, you will also provide supervision to junior members of the team and students, take part in service development, training and audit activities.
About us
Why work for us?
- We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services working in supportive team environments, including medical, clinical, support and corporate services
- Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results with compassionate culture and leadership, and support for staff wellbeing, scoring highly.
- A variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county.
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options.
- Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to individuals.
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- We are proud to be a Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces.
- We are proud to be a Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast.
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for delivering occupational therapy provision in line with children and young peoples Education Health and Care Plans and will carry out specialist assessments and interventions for children and young people with complex health and care needs. You will use their clinical skills to develop child and family centered approaches to treatment in order to address functional difficulties and barriers to participation. Areas of intervention may include, but are not limited to, postural management and seating, use of electronic assistive technology, upper limb function, activities of daily living and moving and handling.
You will also act as a resource, offering clinical advice for children, young people and families and professionals within and external to the trust. This will include provision of advice and individualised training to family members, carers and school staff supporting the children and young people on their caseload.
Please see the attached Job Description for full details and main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for delivering occupational therapy provision in line with children and young peoples Education Health and Care Plans and will carry out specialist assessments and interventions for children and young people with complex health and care needs. You will use their clinical skills to develop child and family centered approaches to treatment in order to address functional difficulties and barriers to participation. Areas of intervention may include, but are not limited to, postural management and seating, use of electronic assistive technology, upper limb function, activities of daily living and moving and handling.
You will also act as a resource, offering clinical advice for children, young people and families and professionals within and external to the trust. This will include provision of advice and individualised training to family members, carers and school staff supporting the children and young people on their caseload.
Please see the attached Job Description for full details and main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
- oHealth and Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- oMember of Royal College of OT / BAOT
- oEvidence of relevant postgraduate training, courses and/or qualification in the areas of postural management, assistive technology and neurodisability
- oMember of relevant professional clinical interest group or body
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum of 2 years as a qualified therapist with a minimum of 1 years clinical experience in neurology and/or paediatrics.
- Clinical experience of working with adults or children with Neurodisability or complex health needs.
Desirable
- oExperience of delivering supervision to peers, junior members of staff and students
- oExperience of participation in research, audit and/or service development activities
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of neurological and orthopaedic conditions, including treatment approaches, interventions and use of specialist equipment
- Knowledge of Educational Health and Care Plan framework and SEND processes
- Assessment and treatment planning skills using clinical observations, standardised and non-standardise assessment
- oEstablished skills in the assessment and provision of specialist equipment including wheelchair seating, moving and handling and personal care equipment.
- oExcellent written, verbal, digital and interpersonal communication skills
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of the principles of postural management, including the theory underpinning clinical interventions and equipment provision.
- oKnowledge of electronic assistive technology and clinical application to children's functional independence and learning in relation to pow-ered mobility; use of computer programmes to access school curriculum and communication.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
- oHealth and Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- oMember of Royal College of OT / BAOT
- oEvidence of relevant postgraduate training, courses and/or qualification in the areas of postural management, assistive technology and neurodisability
- oMember of relevant professional clinical interest group or body
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum of 2 years as a qualified therapist with a minimum of 1 years clinical experience in neurology and/or paediatrics.
- Clinical experience of working with adults or children with Neurodisability or complex health needs.
Desirable
- oExperience of delivering supervision to peers, junior members of staff and students
- oExperience of participation in research, audit and/or service development activities
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of neurological and orthopaedic conditions, including treatment approaches, interventions and use of specialist equipment
- Knowledge of Educational Health and Care Plan framework and SEND processes
- Assessment and treatment planning skills using clinical observations, standardised and non-standardise assessment
- oEstablished skills in the assessment and provision of specialist equipment including wheelchair seating, moving and handling and personal care equipment.
- oExcellent written, verbal, digital and interpersonal communication skills
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of the principles of postural management, including the theory underpinning clinical interventions and equipment provision.
- oKnowledge of electronic assistive technology and clinical application to children's functional independence and learning in relation to pow-ered mobility; use of computer programmes to access school curriculum and communication.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
