Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join us; you will either already have some paediatric experience, or be keen and interested to develop your skills in this area.We are a Community Paediatric Team based at Callaghan House in Heywood. We see children from 0 - 19 years with acute, chronic and long term conditions. We provide a service in clinics, as well as visiting children in their homes, nurseries and schools.The Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team are integrated with other children's teams to form the Children's Integrated Community Health Services. The immediate multi-disciplinary teams at Callaghan House include Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Dietetics, Child Development Team, Family Action, Community Nursing Team, Paediatric Nurse Practitioners, and Posture & Mobility Service. We are supported by the Single Point of Access Administration Team.We will ensure you have a supportive working and learning environment.Our team has a diverse and dynamic approach to treating, managing, supporting our young people, children and their families.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the specialist assessment, management and treatment of children and young people with a range of difficulties impacting their occupations within the Children's Integrated Community Health Service. This will be carried out in a variety of locations, including clinics, nurseries, mainstream and special schools, and in the home setting.
Key Requirements of the role include:
- Knowledge of developmental delay and neuro-disabilities in children.
- Knowledge of conditions in paediatrics.
- Experience of working in paediatrics.
- Multi-agency working and safeguarding experience.
In order to support your specialist role, you will receive regular formal and informal training, clinical reasoning sessions, peer review and reflective practice. You will be required to maintain records as per professional guidelines and trust policy.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham. At the NCA, we believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
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
Qualificaions
Essential
- Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration
knowledge, skills, training & experience
Essential
- completion of a broad range of undergraduate placements
- Experience of working in a team and independently
- Experience of liaising with other professionals, interagency teams and partnership working
Desirable
- Experience working / placement in paediatrics
- awareness of audit and evidence based practice
- Experience working in a community setting
Person Specification
Qualificaions
Essential
- Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration
knowledge, skills, training & experience
Essential
- completion of a broad range of undergraduate placements
- Experience of working in a team and independently
- Experience of liaising with other professionals, interagency teams and partnership working
Desirable
- Experience working / placement in paediatrics
- awareness of audit and evidence based practice
- Experience working in a community setting
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).