Job summary
Are you an occupational therapist with experience in working with children? We are a friendly and positive team of occupational therapists who are dedicated to supporting children to fulfil their potential.
In this post, you would demonstrate skills and competence in this clinical area and understanding of evidence informed approaches. You would demonstrate knowledge and understanding of SEND and the EHCP process. . With occupation as a central focus, you will provide assessment and intervention, management and evaluation of children and young people with complex health and care needs. In addition, you would support our Band 5 Occupational Therapists and Therapy Support staff.
We work within Specialist Children's Services, which is an established and experienced team of children's occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, paediatricians, specialist nurses and the autism assessment service.
Our work is varied and we can be based within special schools, mainstream and pre-school settings, the child development centres at Harrogate and Northallerton, the ward at HDFT and in the home setting.
Main duties of the job
Working with our Principal Occupational Therapist you will assist to further develop our one team approach across both localities.
You will demonstrate highly developed skills and competence in this clinical area and understanding of evidence informed approaches. You will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the EHCP process. In addition, you will deputise for the Principal Occupational Therapist in leading a small team of experienced occupational therapists and support staff, and hold a varied clinical caseload of children with complex health needs.
This post is based at Harrogate Child Development Centre, however you will also provide expert clinical support to staff in the Harrogate & Rural locality.
The work within SEND hubs will involve travel as required across the whole of North Yorkshire including Hambleton & Richmondshire, Harrogate, Scarborough, Craven and Whitby & Ryedale.
We have been awarded an external contract to provide services to the local authority inclusion services and so, as a team, we also provide support within the scope of this contract, to the whole of the North Yorkshire County Council.
After being awarded a contract for Occupational Therapy provision for SEND hubs in North Yorkshire, our team delivers occupational therapy input into newly developed Targeted Mainstream Provisions. There will be a requirement for the post holder to carry out assessments, training, advice across the North Yorkshire footprint.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to offering the best outcomes for our children and families, therefore offer regular CPD training opportunities and have structured support through supervision.
We are looking for someone with at least 2 years post graduate experience of working as an occupational therapist. If you have less than 2 years experience but feel you meet the person specification attached, please get in touch.
Access to personal transport is essential to meet service needs.
For details of the full duties and responsibilities of this role, please see job description and person specification document attached.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Eleanor Jones by email at eleanor.jones42@nhs.net or call 07796941614
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to offering the best outcomes for our children and families, therefore offer regular CPD training opportunities and have structured support through supervision.
We are looking for someone with at least 2 years post graduate experience of working as an occupational therapist. If you have less than 2 years experience but feel you meet the person specification attached, please get in touch.
Access to personal transport is essential to meet service needs.
For details of the full duties and responsibilities of this role, please see job description and person specification document attached.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Eleanor Jones by email at eleanor.jones42@nhs.net or call 07796941614
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health Professional Council
- Diploma/ BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of on-going professional development in area of specialism
- Post graduate experience in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Accredited clinical educator
- Evidence of on-going professional development in community paediatrics
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience working across agency boundaries
- Experience educating and assessing students, support staff and peers
- Evidence of contributing to service development
- Experience of service needs analysis
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and performance management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health Professional Council
- Diploma/ BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of on-going professional development in area of specialism
- Post graduate experience in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Accredited clinical educator
- Evidence of on-going professional development in community paediatrics
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience working across agency boundaries
- Experience educating and assessing students, support staff and peers
- Evidence of contributing to service development
- Experience of service needs analysis
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and performance management
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
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Child Development Centre
Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7ND
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
