Job summary
We are looking for a skilled paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team in a newly created role.
This post will join our newly funded hospital discharge team and will focus on supporting patients and their families with medical complexities. We believe that occupational therapy has an important role in supporting families and patients with a successful transition out of hospital, but that this work starts when their admission starts. This is a fast paced team looking after children from across a wide range of clinical specialties so problem solving and prioritising are important skills for this post. We are looking for someone with good assessment skills who can work across specialties and organisations to keep the patient at the heart of the plans. High level communication skills will be needed as well as flexibility in response to changing circumstances. Ideally, you would have experience of working in the community or are familiar with community services from health and social care so that you can support patients and families navigating their local service provision.
This post is based at the Children's Hospital in Birmingham but some travel to patients homes will be required so that you can complete assessments and work with families to prepare for their child leaving the hospital.
Main duties of the job
As this is a new role, it is especially important we measure outcomes and share any good practice we develop so we are looking for a therapist who is passionate about service evaluation and improvement. We will support individuals in quality improvement techniques, development of potential research and we would promote participation in professional networks relating to this post.
We can offer you access to high quality training inside and outside of the hospital to support both the clinical role and the leadership aspects of the job. We are a department that wants to develop a diverse range of skills and interests and are keen to support each other to achieve personal goals as well as the teams ambitions of providing high quality care that is personalised and effective for all patients. We are able to consider recruiting at a Band 6 if the right candidate does not meet the full criteria for a post at a Band 7 level.
Flexible working and workplace adjustments are always considered for staff in our team as we want to provide the conditions that allow you to focus on giving the best patient care.
For further information about this post, please contact Madeleine Paul madeleine.paul1@nhs.net or Ben Harris, Ben.harris5@nhs.net Heads of Occupational Therapy.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Post qualification experience in the acute setting with patients who have complex neurological presentations
- Post qualification experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Leadership training/qualification
- Post graduate courses/qualifications in relevant subject (for example: Paediatrics, Neurology, Neuro Rehab, Neuro Surgery, Long Term Ventilation)
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- Evidence of delivery of a range of high quality specialist and innovative OT treatment packages.
- Experience of assessing, providing, and evaluating treatment methods, including equipment to facilitate occupational performance and discharge from hospital.
- Experience of working successfully with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of teaching and supervising other staff.
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Experience of working in local authority, housing and/or adaptation services
- Experience in training/teaching other professionals and carers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Post qualification experience in the acute setting with patients who have complex neurological presentations
- Post qualification experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Leadership training/qualification
- Post graduate courses/qualifications in relevant subject (for example: Paediatrics, Neurology, Neuro Rehab, Neuro Surgery, Long Term Ventilation)
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- Evidence of delivery of a range of high quality specialist and innovative OT treatment packages.
- Experience of assessing, providing, and evaluating treatment methods, including equipment to facilitate occupational performance and discharge from hospital.
- Experience of working successfully with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of teaching and supervising other staff.
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Experience of working in local authority, housing and/or adaptation services
- Experience in training/teaching other professionals and carers.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Therapy Department, Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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