University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Neurosciences

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Job summary

Due to maternity leave, a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the paediatric neurosciences team based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

As part of this forward thinking and innovative team this post will provide a highly specialist occupational therapy service to children under the care of neurosciences, including assessment and rehabilitation for children and young people with traumatic and acquired brain and spinal injuries. You will also take the lead working with children with complex movement disorders undergoing deep brain stimulation.

You will provide a source of expertise locally, regionally and nationally. You will be a valued member of the small but specialist OT team, including supervision and development of rotational band 6 Occupational therapists.

We are looking for an innovative, inclusive clinical leader who is passionate about delivering a high-quality patient centred service.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide a highly specialised Occupational Therapy service to children referred to the neuro-rehabilitation and complex movement disorder service, assisting in the development, planning and progression of service provision.
  • To act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the highly skilled management of children requiring rehabilitation following neurological insult, including acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury or functional neurological disorders.
  • To take a lead role in the management of more difficult and complex cases within a multi-disciplinary team approach, acting as an autonomous practitioner.
  • To provide clinical supervision to junior staff including direct line management of rotational band 6 occupational therapist. Support the wider Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team as required
  • To be a core member of the neurosciences MDT, providing specialist advice to other members and to provide clinical education and training to others within the trust and externally.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WC-7135-NG

Job locations

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8BJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is a specialised tertiary centre, taking the most complex referrals from both local and national centres.

We are looking for an individual with advanced skills, who is confident to challenge current practice and ensure that our patients receive up-to-date evidence-based treatments. In service training programmes and staff appraisal systems are in operation to support your development to enable you to meet the demands of the post.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent abilities in IT. Excellent communication skills will result in strong working relationships with patients and their families, and the post holder will achieve excellent job satisfaction from parental feedback and the impact that this role can have on the childs quality of life and outcome.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is a specialised tertiary centre, taking the most complex referrals from both local and national centres.

We are looking for an individual with advanced skills, who is confident to challenge current practice and ensure that our patients receive up-to-date evidence-based treatments. In service training programmes and staff appraisal systems are in operation to support your development to enable you to meet the demands of the post.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent abilities in IT. Excellent communication skills will result in strong working relationships with patients and their families, and the post holder will achieve excellent job satisfaction from parental feedback and the impact that this role can have on the childs quality of life and outcome.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • Registration with Healthcare Professions council
  • Evidence post graduate continued professional development relevant to neurosciences e.g Bobath/NDT, cognitive dysfunction, AHA etc

Desirable

  • Registration with RCOT

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Significant post graduate experience across a wide range of specialities
  • Experience of working within paediatrics at senior level (Band 6 or above) including acute paediatrics, neurodisability or neurosciences
  • Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team with clear understanding of each disciplines roles and expectations
  • Evidence of hospital discharge planning and caseload prioritisation
  • Experience of prescribing specialist equipment for postural management
  • Experience of upper limb splinting

Desirable

  • Experience supervising junior staff
  • Previous experience of research, audit and/or service development

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Sound IT skills e.g Word, excel, virtual appointments
  • Proven responsibility for own decision making whilst working closely within a team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Good team player
  • Leadership
  • Honest
  • Trustworthy
  • Hardworking
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • Registration with Healthcare Professions council
  • Evidence post graduate continued professional development relevant to neurosciences e.g Bobath/NDT, cognitive dysfunction, AHA etc

Desirable

  • Registration with RCOT

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Significant post graduate experience across a wide range of specialities
  • Experience of working within paediatrics at senior level (Band 6 or above) including acute paediatrics, neurodisability or neurosciences
  • Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team with clear understanding of each disciplines roles and expectations
  • Evidence of hospital discharge planning and caseload prioritisation
  • Experience of prescribing specialist equipment for postural management
  • Experience of upper limb splinting

Desirable

  • Experience supervising junior staff
  • Previous experience of research, audit and/or service development

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Sound IT skills e.g Word, excel, virtual appointments
  • Proven responsibility for own decision making whilst working closely within a team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Good team player
  • Leadership
  • Honest
  • Trustworthy
  • Hardworking

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8BJ


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8BJ


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Paediatric Therapy Manager or OT

Louise Lloyd or Libby Iandi-Rosser

Louise.Lloyd@uhbw.nhs.uk

01173428525

Details

Date posted

07 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WC-7135-NG

Job locations

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8BJ


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