Occupational Therapist(Band 6)

Calling a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a passion for paediatricsAre you ready to make a profound difference in the lives of children and their families within the Chorley & South Ribble community?We are seeking a skilled and autonomous Band 6 OT to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to manage a diverse and stimulating community-based caseload, supporting children aged 3+ with a range of needs including DCD, ASD, ADHD, rheumatological, neurological, and genetic conditions. Your expertise will be pivotal in delivering client‑centred care through specialist assessments (including BOT, DASH, VMI), environmental adaptations, and postural management.If you are an OT with at least 24 months' specialist paediatric experience, driven by innovation and empowering families to achieve their goals, we want to hear from you. In return, we offer a supportive environment, professional development, and the immense reward of shaping a child's potential.Main duties of the jobYou will be responsible for the end-to-end management of a diverse paediatric caseload. Key duties include conducting triage and initial telephone consultations to identify needs and priorities. You'll then undertake specialist assessments, using standardised tools (like BOT-2 and DASH) and clinical observation, to formulate personalised intervention plans.Your work will focus on practical, community-based solutions. This includes prescribing equipment, recommending environmental adaptations to enhance safety and participation, and providing expert guidance to families and schools. A central part of your role will be empowering parents and carers through skilled coaching and effective signposting to wider services, ensuring a holistic approach for every child.About usJoin Tehy Care Group, a leading provider dedicated to delivering exceptional, person-centred care. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach and our commitment to both our service users and our staff. Our team is built on a foundation of compassion, clinical excellence, and collaborative spirit.We foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where every voice is heard and valued. Our work ethic is driven by a shared passion for making a tangible difference in people's lives, championing the highest standards of quality and safety in everything we do.When you join Tehy Care Group, you'll be supported with comprehensive induction and continuous professional development opportunities. We offer competitive benefits, which include a strong pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and a culture that genuinely promotes your mental and physical wellbeing. Build a rewarding career with us, where your development is invested in and your contribution truly matters.Job responsibilitiesob Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community PaediatricsLocation: Leyland House, covering Chorley & South Ribble (community, clinic, schools, homes)Employer: [Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust]1. Job PurposeTo manage a defined, complex community paediatric caseload, providing specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, and advice to children and young people with a range of physical, coordination, developmental, and behavioural needs. The post holder will work autonomously to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care that enables participation in daily life.2. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties:To accept and triage new referrals, conducting initial conversations with families to determine the appropriateness and timeliness for OT involvement.To undertake comprehensive, specialist OT assessments of children and young people, utilising a range of standardised and non-standardised tools, including:Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2)Movement Assessment Battery for Children (M-ABC)Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (Beery VMI)Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting (DASH)Clinical observationsOxford 24/7 Postural Management presenting postures and critical measuresTo formulate, implement, and evaluate individualised intervention plans in collaboration with the child, family, and other professionals.To provide specialist interventions, which may include:Strategies and programmes to address motor coordination difficulties (DCD).Environmental adaptations and sensory strategies for children with ASD, ADHD, or behaviours that challenge.Assessment and provision of specialist equipment to enhance function and safety.Postural management programmes and equipment reviews.To conduct telephone consultations with parents/carers to capture the current situation, strengths, concerns, and goals, and to provide signposting to universal and targeted resources.Professional & Administrative Duties:To maintain accurate, concise, and timely clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.To complete all necessary departmental paperwork, including initial assessment forms, risk assessments, and progress reports.To effectively prioritise and manage a caseload, organising own day-to-day activities.To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working, actively participating in meetings and case discussions.To adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards for practice.3. Communications and RelationshipsTo communicate complex, sensitive, and sometimes contentious information effectively with children, parents, and carers, employing empathy and reassurance.To build strong working relationships with a wide network of professionals, including teachers, SENCOs, paediatricians, physiotherapists, and social workers.To provide clear and concise written advice and reports for families, education settings, and other agencies.4. ConfidentialityAll employees are required to maintain the confidentiality of all person-identifiable information in accordance with organisational policies and the Data Protection Act.Person SpecificationExperienceApplicants are required to have 24 months experience in this field of work.Disclosure 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.Childrens Therapy Services Lancashire & South Cumbria, Lancashire Enterprise Business Park, Leyland, PR26 6TY #J-18808-Ljbffr