Community Occupational Therapist for Children and Young People

3 weeks ago

Bath Somerset, United Kingdom Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you about to qualify or already working as a Band 5 OT and keen to gain experience working with children and young people? Come and work with a friendly, experienced team of Children`s Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists improving the lives of children and young people in BANES. We are based in the well resourced Children`s Centre at the Royal United Hospitals Bath, where children and young people are seen for outpatient appointments by the team. The role will also involve travelling to home and education settings in the community, so access to a car and a full driving license are essential.


We would be happy to receive applications evidencing your excellent communication skills and why you would like to work with the children and young people we are referred. To manage and prioritise a designated caseload of children with physical disability, and developmental difficulties under guidance from a senior Occupational Therapist.


To provide Occupational Therapy input on the Children's Ward as necessary


To be able to assess children using a range of standardised and non standardised assessment tools.


To work with children and parents to identify Occupational Therapy goals and ensure effective outcomes for children


To form effective therapeutic relationships with children and families.


To plan and implement evidence based Occupational Therapy programmes using a wide range of treatment skills and options, with individuals or groups. Being able to demonstrate skills in motivating children and/or carers to engage in the therapeutic process


At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.


We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool


In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Please see the Job description and Person Specification attached and contact one of the Senior Children`s Occupational Therapists or Head of Service if you need further details about this post
Degree in Occupational Therapy


Knowledge and evidence of working with children
Post graduate experience of working as an Occupational Therapist in the NHS

Car driver and access to a car

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

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