Occupational Therapist for Children and Young People

6 days ago


Ashington, Northumberland, United Kingdom Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our community children's OT service as a Clinical Specialist.


This role involves providing a highly specialised community based Occupational Therapy service to children and young people who present with a wide variety of physical disabilities.


The post holder will be responsible for assessment, therapy, adaptations and supportive equipment to provide a more enabling environment for the child.


Main duties of the job


The Advanced Occupational Therapist will:



  • Effectively manage and prioritise a designated complex caseload of children and young people.
  • Provide highly specialist assessment to identify children's occupational performance needs in self-care, productivity and leisure.
  • Contribute to the multi-disciplinary diagnosis of children.
  • Formulate, implement and evaluate highly specialist OT interventions for children and their families/carers.
  • Actively promote and maintain effective communication between multi-disciplinary professionals.
  • Provide highly specialist advice, training and education to the OT team, families/carers and personnel from various agencies.

Person Specification


Qualifications


Essential



  • Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Planning and coordination of treatment packages.

Desirable



  • Knowledge/experience of a sensory integration approach to therapy.

Employer details


Employer name


Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust



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