Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Band 6We are recruiting to a full- time B5/ B6 post in our Community Paediatric OT Service. The post holder will be based in Bury St Edmunds, and cover community patches across a wider geographical area; much of the post holders working week will be spent working in the community.We are looking for an experienced OT at Band 6 or one who is keen to develop their skills in paediatrics within a supportive team (Band 5). Please specify in the supporting information which banding you are interested in being considered for.As a member of the OT team the post holder will manage a caseload across nurseries, special and mainstream schools, the child's home and clinics, working with children who have a range of disabilities and conditions.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be based with other OTs and work within a multi-disciplinary team and other therapy services to deliver OT pathways and packages of care.We continue to review and develop our clinical care pathways with active staff involvement, and value evidence informed practice and outcome measures.The post holder will:Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments of children, and prioritise, plan and develop a programme of OT intervention using a client centred approach in accordance with our clinical pathways, and with supervision and support from a Band 7 therapist.Set clear functional goals in consultation with parents/ teachers,Empower parents and carers in understanding the nature of their child's disability or dysfunction, the impact it has on behaviour and function and the activities and strategies they can use in the daily routines at home to develop their child's play and functional abilitiesWe offer a strong internal supervision structure with regular CPD and training opportunities, including access to external courses.The successful candidate will need good communication skills and a strong desire to work in community paediatrics, with relevant experience preferredThe successful applicant must have an OT degree and be registered with the HCPC and the post is subject to a DBS check.Applications will be considered for part time working / job share, please call to discuss.About us#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our communityWe are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?Job responsibilitiesPlease see both band 5 and band 6 job descriptions attachedJob summary:To provide a high-quality occupational therapy service to a caseload of children and young people, including children with severe physical disabilities, profound and multiple learning difficulties, high social needs and neurodevelopmental difficulties. This will include children and young people with statutory needs, e.g. Education, Health and Care Plans, safeguarding and child protection issues/concerns.To carry an independent caseload of children across a range of settings including home, mainstream schools, special schools, and nurseries working with the multidisciplinary / multi-agency teams with the support of the wider therapy team.Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationsDegree or equivalent diploma in Occupational TherapyHCPC RegistrationSpecialist knowledge and application of Occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to paediatrics (for band 6 only, please specify in application)Evidence of CPDOccupational Therapy Student Educator experience (Band 6)Other post graduate specialist paediatric courses relevant to role, e.g. Developmental Coordination Difficulties, ASD, SensoryExperience and knowledgeSupervision of junior staff, OT Assistants and students (for Band 6 only, please specify in application)Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments (for Band 6 only, please specify in application)Knowledge of child development, paediatric conditions and in depth knowledge of developmental disabilities.Experience of neurology and / or community workDocumented evidence of lifelong learning.Knowledge and prescribing of equipmentKnowledge and application of Occupational Therapy models of practicePrevious Band 6 experience or evidence of working on complex cases (for band 6 only, please specify in application)Experience and working knowledge of Paediatrics as specialist area.Experience of working with children with complex needs and long-term conditionsResearch interest and literature researchSkills and abilitiesClinical experience including individual and group workAbility to work autonomously and set own prioritiesAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance.Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.Team work and effective communication/ negotiation skills.Ability to build effective working relationships with multi professional teams, children and carers.Ability to understand the child and families / carers culture and diversity and provide services appropriate to individual needsAble to carry out moderate to intense physical effort through concurrent activitiesAbility to travel across a wide geographical area to see children in a variety of stingsAbility to handle children and equipment, frequently exerting moderate physical effort for long periods.Ability to cope with frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstancesFlexible approach to service deliveryAbility to travel to rural locationsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Team Lead Paediatric Occupational Therapy£31,049 to £46,580 a yearPer annum pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr