Job summary
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your occupational therapy career in Paediatrics? We are a highly successfulintegrated therapy service with a pooled budget across health and social care. Although based in East Sussex, we areemployed by KCHFT which is an outstanding trust.
We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist with minimum of 2- years post qualification experience in paediatrics with an interest in working with children and young people in specialist education settings, complex physical disability andcommunity working. An interest in AAC, CPIPS and/or knowledge of postural management would be advantageous. We areseeking highly motivated and innovative therapists to embrace new ways of working and with an emphasis on multi-agency working and driving improved outcomes for children and young people. Car-driver is essential.
This post is for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work with children or young people from 0-19 years: working in clinics,special schools and community. The post-holder will work closely within the complex needs integrated team includingSpeech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Adaptations, School Nursing and Integrated Therapy Assistants as well as the wider service.
The service has a strong commitment to training and development with robust supervision and shadowing opportunities across the service. For more information contact Fiona Middlemass, Professional Lead OT: Fiona.middlemass@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To work within an integrated children's therapy team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech andLanguage Therapists, assistants and administrators for children aged 0-19.
We are jointly commissioned by health and the local authority to assess and provide therapeutic interventions including statutory provision, equipment and adaptationsfor children living in East Sussex.
We have reviewed our model of service delivery to enable improved response times and improve access to specialist advice including telehealth for all stakeholders. Interventions are delivered in a variety ofsettings including clinics, schools and a child's home.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team viakentchft.recruitment@nhs.netquoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team viakentchft.recruitment@nhs.netquoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy State registration with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Post Graduate training relevant to Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continued professional development; Appropriate experience working as a clinician for a minimum of two years; Documented evidence of provision of training to colleagues or other professional staff.
Desirable
- Experience working with children and young people with complex needs; Appropriate experience working as a clinician for a minimum of three years; Experience supervising junior staff and students.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of educational settings; Understanding of statutory assessment process and EHCP provision; Understanding of universally available programmes to schools
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young people with neurodiversity
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills; IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy State registration with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Post Graduate training relevant to Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continued professional development; Appropriate experience working as a clinician for a minimum of two years; Documented evidence of provision of training to colleagues or other professional staff.
Desirable
- Experience working with children and young people with complex needs; Appropriate experience working as a clinician for a minimum of three years; Experience supervising junior staff and students.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of educational settings; Understanding of statutory assessment process and EHCP provision; Understanding of universally available programmes to schools
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young people with neurodiversity
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills; IT skills
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).
