Occupational Therapist (Neonates & Paediatrics)

Job summary

Paediatric & Neonatal Occupational Therapist - B7

22.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our AHP team in acute paediatrics and neonates. This role is two days acute inpatient cover and one day in neonates working with the clinical specialist neonatal occupational therapist and another senior OT.

This role will be responsible for establishing the paediatric acute OT service at the Trust and will include service evaluation and audit to measure impact. You will work closely with the acute paediatric physiotherapy team and work collaboratively with families and the wider MDT. You will be joining a dynamic, embedded team with opportunities for joint working, education and training.

This role will predominately be based at the Chelsea site with some input at the West Middlesex Hospital site dependent on clinical needs. We would encourage all applicants to contact the department to discuss the role in more detail.

Main duties of the job

To establish and develop the role of occupational therapy on the paediatric in-patient wards on both sites.

To work alongside the Clinical Specialist Neonatal Occupational Therapist to deliver input to the neonatal units or follow-up clinics as required.

To provide highly specialised assessment, diagnosis and intervention for inpatient infants, children and young people and timely appropriate onward referrals.

To work alongside therapy and dietetic colleagues and the wider MDT to promote the roles of AHPs in neonates and paediatrics.

To engage with clinical supervision and professional support.

To use evidence-based principles/current best practice and specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To participate in service development projects and QI initiatives, particularly those that highlight the impact of a strong AHP workforce within the paediatric and neonatal unit.

To provide teaching for more junior therapy staff on the occupational therapy role in neonatal and paediatric interventions.

To work with the clinical lead paediatric physiotherapist to deliver best patient care on the inpatient wards.

To collect and analyse data to evaluate the impact of the post and provide recommendations for future service planning.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.