Job summary
We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic occupational therapist to join our small friendly team .
We want someone who is passionate about working with children and young people, in outpatient and community settings, including patient homes , early years settings and schools ( mainstream and specialist)
We provide care that is evidence based and delivered with the child and family at the centre.
So if you want to work as a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist as part of a multidisciplinary team with physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and support workers, please get in touch. The role is open to those who do not have extensive paediatric experience, but have transferable skills and attributes. A development post may be considered for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
To assess children's and young peoples needs for further occupational therapy interventions and equipment.
To deliver interventions and provide specialist equipment for children and young people
To work flexibly and in an agile way to best meet the needs of the caseload.
To follow clinical pathways and procedures relating to the service .
To contribute to service governance and development.
To fulfil statutory SEND responsibilities
To act within professional boundaries and access professional development.
To ensure Occupational Therapy interventions are delivered in line with professional guidelines and evidence
To contribute to team, MDT service , OT professional , and AHP governance and development
To respond to and escalate issues, risks, adverse events, concerns and complaints as appropriate to scope of practice.
About us
If you join us, you become a member of our friendly and supportive integrated team, with regular supervision, and opportunities for CPD, coaching and personal development. We are proud to be part of Airedale AHPs , our wider Trust family, and our extended partnerships across health, education, social care and third sector.
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got some questions before you apply? please contact us to find out more or arrange a visit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached B6 JD and person specification.
Band 5 job description included for a development post - individual competencies to transition to B6 would be discussed as part of interview / offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached B6 JD and person specification.
Band 5 job description included for a development post - individual competencies to transition to B6 would be discussed as part of interview / offer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
- Post grad CPD relevant to occupational therapy
- Practice education
Desirable
- Post graduate CPD relevant to OT for children and young people
- Leadership courses
- Member of relevant Professional special interest groups/organisations
Experience
Essential
- Recent and relevant experience working as an occupational therapist
- Recent and relevant experience working with children and young people
- Multidisciplinary team working and working collaboratively with other professions and agencies
- Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor
- Recent experience of student training
- Experience of assessing for and providing equipment
Desirable
- Experience of working as a paediatric occupational therapist
- Experience of using specialist assessments and interventions for CYP
- Experience of taking part in service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessments relevant to paedaitrics
- Knowledge of equipment provision processes
- Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice
- Knowledge of when and how to adapt communication style /method
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions
- knowledge of MOHO model and assessment tools
- knowledge of interagency and system level working
Skills
Essential
- Excellent, adaptable communication skills with children, young people and adults
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work autonomously
- Confidence in goal setting and evaluation
- Confidence in delivering and appraising MABC3/DTVP 3/ Bayley 4 assessments
Desirable
- excellent casenote ( using SOAP )and report writing
- skills in supporting and supervising others in team
- leadership skills in practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
- Post grad CPD relevant to occupational therapy
- Practice education
Desirable
- Post graduate CPD relevant to OT for children and young people
- Leadership courses
- Member of relevant Professional special interest groups/organisations
Experience
Essential
- Recent and relevant experience working as an occupational therapist
- Recent and relevant experience working with children and young people
- Multidisciplinary team working and working collaboratively with other professions and agencies
- Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor
- Recent experience of student training
- Experience of assessing for and providing equipment
Desirable
- Experience of working as a paediatric occupational therapist
- Experience of using specialist assessments and interventions for CYP
- Experience of taking part in service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessments relevant to paedaitrics
- Knowledge of equipment provision processes
- Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice
- Knowledge of when and how to adapt communication style /method
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions
- knowledge of MOHO model and assessment tools
- knowledge of interagency and system level working
Skills
Essential
- Excellent, adaptable communication skills with children, young people and adults
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work autonomously
- Confidence in goal setting and evaluation
- Confidence in delivering and appraising MABC3/DTVP 3/ Bayley 4 assessments
Desirable
- excellent casenote ( using SOAP )and report writing
- skills in supporting and supervising others in team
- leadership skills in practice
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).
