Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team. We have hours available in the highly specialised services for paediatric neuromuscular disorders & neonatal care based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children & St Michael's Hospital. Please specify on your application which specialties you are applying for.
As part of this forward thinking and innovative team this 0.4wte (15 hour) post in neonatology will support staff, parents & babies on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael's Hospital and be instrumental in the continued development of this new service. You will link closely with the South West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network with opportunities for education & learning.
Within the specialist neuromuscular service this 0.6wte (22.5hrs) post at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children will work alongside the MDT to provide specialist assessment and advice for young children with neuromuscular conditions, including children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy undergoing gene therapy. You will provide a source of expertise for OT both locally and nationally.
The postholder(s) 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
- Provide a highly specialised Paediatric Occupational Therapy service including assessment and intervention to promote the neurodevelopment of infants during their admission to the neonatal unit and for children under the care of the specialist neuromuscular disorders service.
- To ensure occupational therapy clinical guidelines and referral criteria are in-line with latest evidence.
- Be a core member of the neonatal and neuromuscular MDTs, assisting in the development, planning and progression of service provision in accordance with local and national targets.
- To act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the highly skilled management of high-risk infants requiring neonatal care and children with neuromuscular disorders.
- Support the wider Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team as required
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michaels hospital and the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children are specialised tertiary centres, taking the most complex referrals from both local and national centres. St Michaels Neonatal Unit is a level 3 surgical and regional therapeutic hypothermia unit. The Paediatric Neuromuscular clinic is one of the largest in the Southwest of UK treating children and young people with neurolmuscular disease.You will work within a therapy team with a vast amount of experience and have easy access to wider teams at BRHC.
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
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michaels hospital and the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children are specialised tertiary centres, taking the most complex referrals from both local and national centres. St Michaels Neonatal Unit is a level 3 surgical and regional therapeutic hypothermia unit. The Paediatric Neuromuscular clinic is one of the largest in the Southwest of UK treating children and young people with neurolmuscular disease.You will work within a therapy team with a vast amount of experience and have easy access to wider teams at BRHC.
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 of recent and relevant post graduate continued professional development
Desirable
- Qualifications in relevant neonatal courses e.g. NBAS, NBO, FINE, infant Bobath, sensory beginnings, prectl
- 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 neonatal care, neurodevelopmental or neurosciences
- Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team with clear understanding of each disciplines roles and expectations
- Advanced knowledge of foetal newborn development, developmental disabilities and understanding of the role of occupational therapy in neonatal services including developmental/family integrated care models
- Previous experience of research, audit and/or service development
Desirable
- Experience developing and delivering teaching
- Experience working in community settings e.g. schools
- Evidence of hospital discharge planning and caseload prioritisation
- Previous experience of research, audit and/or service development
- Experience of prescribing specialist equipment for postural management
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- 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
Desirable
- Evidence of upper limb splinting 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 of recent and relevant post graduate continued professional development
Desirable
- Qualifications in relevant neonatal courses e.g. NBAS, NBO, FINE, infant Bobath, sensory beginnings, prectl
- 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 neonatal care, neurodevelopmental or neurosciences
- Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team with clear understanding of each disciplines roles and expectations
- Advanced knowledge of foetal newborn development, developmental disabilities and understanding of the role of occupational therapy in neonatal services including developmental/family integrated care models
- Previous experience of research, audit and/or service development
Desirable
- Experience developing and delivering teaching
- Experience working in community settings e.g. schools
- Evidence of hospital discharge planning and caseload prioritisation
- Previous experience of research, audit and/or service development
- Experience of prescribing specialist equipment for postural management
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- 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
Desirable
- Evidence of upper limb splinting 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.
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
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)
