Paediatric Community Occupational Therapist
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Job summary
Occupational Therapist Band 5 37.5 hours
Due to investment in our service we are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our friendly Childrens Occupational Therapy team in Worcestershire. The successful candidate will be working alongside a dynamic team of OTs, Assistant Practitioners, Physiotherapists and administrators providing a community service to children and young people with a variety of needs. The post holder would be based at either The Beacon Centre in Worcester or Princess of Wales Hospital in Bromsgrove and will be required to travel across other sites. The service works closely with mainstream and special schools, the multi-disciplinary team and our local authority. Our service also includes assessment and provision of specialist equipment and minor adaptations therefore knowledge of these areas is desirable.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and develop skills in Community Paediatrics. We offer a variety of opportunities for learning, CPD, multi-disciplinary working and have a strong focus on supervision.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role includes:
Holding a varied caseload completing assessments and interventions for children and young people with OT needs that meet our criteria.
Being able to identify children and young peoples OT needs, identify required provision and expected outcomes to inform care plans using a goal setting approach.
To supervise and support other members of the therapy service including assistant practitioners and students.
Having excellent verbal and written communication skills to support the childs occupational performance needs in collaboration with the family and multi-disciplinary team. Experience of report writing and completing care plans and outcomes is desirable.
Experience of utilising electronic patient record systems and having the ability to adapt to different IT programmes.
Knowledge of assessments and treatment options typically used with children and a clear understanding of the evidence base.
Application of policies and legislation related to children, young people and families including safeguarding children.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-0762
Job locations
The Beacon Centre
Carnforth Drive
Worcester
WR4 9HG
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
The Beacon Centre
Carnforth Drive
Worcester
WR4 9HG
Employer's website
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