Children's Occupational Therapy Assistant (Bank)
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Job summary
We are offering an excellent opportunity to work flexibly supporting our Children's Occupational Therapy Service as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. This Bank role would suit individuals who are looking to develop their skills in occupational therapy and who are wishing to gain experience of working with children, young people and families within the community setting.
Please consider applying if you have experience through working in a caring or educational setting including early years. We wouldwelcome applications from student AHPs looking for additional out of term time work or if you are considering returning to practice as an occupational therapist this would be an opportunity to take that first step.
The successful applicants will join an enthusiastic and friendly team of Children's Occupational Therapists( OT's). We provide professional support by senior staff through training, peer review and supervision.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and conscientious individual to work with the established therapy team. You will carry out dutiesdelegated by registeredstaffto assist, supervise and instruct children, families and education support staff in activities relating to occupational therapy treatment programmes. You will be working across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin in a variety of settingsincluding school and nurseries.
You will need to demonstrate high standards of interpersonal and communication skills. You should be able to prioritise your workload, manage your time effectively, and work flexibly within the team.
We have a strong commitment to clinical supervision and continuing professional development (CPD), offering a supportive and proactive environment with opportunities for supervision, training and peer support, both locally and county wide.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too.
These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Details
Date posted
10 October 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 an hour pro rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
825-5683246-OPS
Job locations
Stepping Stones
The Stepping Stones Centre, Brunel Road, Malinslee,
TelfordTF3 2BF
TF3 2BF
Employer details
Employer name
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
Stepping Stones
The Stepping Stones Centre, Brunel Road, Malinslee,
TelfordTF3 2BF
TF3 2BF
Employer's website
https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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