Occupational Therapist Paediatric Community Specialist

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Paediatric Community Team at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in empowering children and young people to fulfill their potential in daily occupations such as self-care, school, and leisure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide assessment and intervention in the areas of self-care, school, and play/leisure, taking a client-centred approach and advocating on behalf of the child and/or their carers where appropriate.
  • Assess the impact of the environment (physical, social, sensory, and cultural) on a child/young person's occupational performance and make recommendations for the provision of specialist equipment.
  • Set collaborative SMART goals with children, families, and relevant professionals, using evidence of current best practice to plan, facilitate, and evaluate appropriate interventions.
  • Teach therapeutic techniques to parents, carers, and education staff to enable them to carry out an OT programme for a child or group of children.
  • Evaluate progress using appropriate outcome measures and modify strategies where appropriate.
  • Work confidently and effectively within the multi-disciplinary team, leading in the creation and delivery of service workshops to both families and professionals.
  • Analyse and reflect on the current service provision and lead on service development, actively participating and contributing to the service's CPD programme.
  • Provide formal supervision and leadership within the team.
About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is a leading NHS Foundation Trust in the UK, committed to building healthier lives. We value our staff and are dedicated to creating a supportive environment that fosters personal and career development. Our commitment to inclusivity and diversity is embedded at all levels of the organisation, and we strive to create a culture that empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and bring their 'whole self' to work.

Person Specification
  • Essential:
    • GCSEs (including A-C grade in English & Maths, or equivalent)
    • 3 passes at A level (or equivalent)
    • Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent overseas qualification
    • Registration with HCPC
  • Desirable:
    • Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
    • Postgraduate paediatric training
Additional Criteria
  • Essential:
    • Computer literate
    • Ability to work autonomously
    • Ability to organize and respond efficiently to complex information
    • Ability to work collaboratively with other agencies
    • Ability to write complex information in a way that can be easily understood
    • Ability to work as part of OT team
    • Ability to work as member of wider therapy team
    • Ability to set own work priorities
    • Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
    • Ability to analyse professional & ethical issues
    • Aware of own strengths & needs
    • Enthusiastic & motivated
    • Innovative
    • Desire to work as part of a team
    • Committed to client's interests
    • Able to perform tasks requiring moderate physical effort
    • Able to cope in stressful environments & with emotional people
    • Willingness to work flexibly
    • Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
  • Desirable:
    • Experience of audit and outcome measurement

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