Job summary
We have two exciting opportunities to join the dynamic and expanding Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team based at Leicester Children's Hospital, with a permanent and a 9 month fixed term contract available. Both Band 6 OT roles are available as full time and will rotate between acute general paediatrics and cardiac, including EMCHC.
We are looking for passionate and motivated Occupational Therapists with an interest in working in acute paediatrics; someone with excellent communication, prioritisation and organisation skills to join our Paediatric therapy team at University Hospitals of Leicester. We will support you to develop your skills within the four pillars of clinical practice, with in-house training, supervision and appraisals as well as access to CPD funds to support external learning opportunities.
The Paediatric Therapy Team of Physiotherapists & Occupational Therapists, works with patients of Leicester Children's Hospital which includes the East Midlands Congenital Heart service at Leicester Royal Infirmary. In this post you will work with children from 0 - 16 years of age (19 years for patients with complex needs) with a variety of medical conditions and needs. The Paediatric Therapy team works across a wide range of specialities including Paediatric intensive care, respiratory related conditions, high dependency, Cardiac services, Surgical and Medical conditions, Trauma & Elective Orthopaedics, Oncology, Neurology and Children with Long Term Ventilation needs.
Main duties of the job
You will be providing therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients to promote their independence and facilitate optimum function whilst working alongside a diverse MDT.
You will work alongside an established Occupational Therapy team comprising three acute Clinical Specialists, an Outpatient Clinical Specialist, one rotational Band 6 and a rotational Band 5 based at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
You will have many opportunities to develop your clinical skills within paediatrics as well as your supervisory and leadership skills, supervising junior staff and deputising for the Band 7 Clinical Specialists when necessary.
You will hold a varied and complex clinical caseload and work alongside patients, parents and carers in a sensitive and professional manner, to meet the patient's needs.
You will have an active involvement with service development, audit and research opportunities in addition to providing teaching and supervision to Band 5 Occupational Therapists and students.
The Therapy Department offers a supportive working environment incorporating high standards of clinical practice and education. Our strong commitment to the progressive and personal development of the individual and team are reflected in the in-service training programme, appraisal and clinical supervision.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This exciting role will involve:
- Providing key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To work with the Clinical Specialist OTs to ensure the delivery of Occupational Therapy in the Paediatric Team in an efficient and effective way within a fast and pressurised environment.
- To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge in a specific clinical setting
- To develop basic managerial and supervisory skills
- To carry a clinical caseload and work to Service priorities.
- To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner
- To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient
- To work with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
- To liaise with colleagues/ and work across site if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service
- The Therapy Department provides a seven day rostered service and the successful candidate will work on the weekend and bank holiday rosters within the paediatric and surgical wards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This exciting role will involve:
- Providing key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To work with the Clinical Specialist OTs to ensure the delivery of Occupational Therapy in the Paediatric Team in an efficient and effective way within a fast and pressurised environment.
- To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge in a specific clinical setting
- To develop basic managerial and supervisory skills
- To carry a clinical caseload and work to Service priorities.
- To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner
- To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient
- To work with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
- To liaise with colleagues/ and work across site if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service
- The Therapy Department provides a seven day rostered service and the successful candidate will work on the weekend and bank holiday rosters within the paediatric and surgical wards.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/BSc O.T.
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Practice Educators course
Experience
Essential
- Recent significant clinical experience at a minimum of Band 5 level
Desirable
- Experience in relevant clinical area
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of flexibility/initiative and risk management
- Demonstrates awareness of own abilities and needs
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Expresses enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical area
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/BSc O.T.
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Practice Educators course
Experience
Essential
- Recent significant clinical experience at a minimum of Band 5 level
Desirable
- Experience in relevant clinical area
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of flexibility/initiative and risk management
- Demonstrates awareness of own abilities and needs
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Expresses enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical area
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).
