Junior Occupational Therapist

1 month ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established Metabolic Bonetherapy team. We are looking to recruit a motivated, flexible and innovative Occupational Therapist to work within our friendly, supportive, integrated Metabolic Bone team.

The successful candidate will have a wide range of experience and will have worked in a multi-disciplinary team. You will be enthusiastic, dynamic, adaptable and have a keen interest in ongoing learning.

You will find a strong commitment to professional training and development, together with experienced peer group support and preceptorship programme'.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the routine occupational therapy assessment and management of a delegated patient caseload that includes the assessment, treatment and management of children with metabolic bone disease and associated problems Youwill be encouraged to work collaboratively with other team members and be supervised regularly by senior staff. You will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team where shared skills will form part of the working practice.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

Outstanding Patient Care Brilliant Place to work Leaders in Children's Health

We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.

Inclusive Recruitment & Selection

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.

We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager:

We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at

Trust Values

The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:

Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC registration. Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy. Portfolio evidence of reflective practice. An under-graduate case study, essay or dissertation on a paediatric topic Good overall clinical record / profile

Desirable

Membership of the BAOT.

Experience

Essential

Experience of team working Experience of working with children either professionally or socially

Desirable

Undergraduate clinical placements in paediatric orthopaedics / metabolic bone disease Evidence of extra responsibilities taken at undergraduate level Involvement in audit, research or service evaluation.

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession. Knowledge of clinical governance and it's implications for services. Awareness of own limitations Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care. Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family.

Desirable

Knowledge of consent issues specific to paediatrics. Simple research methodology. Knowledge of topical NHS issues Background knowledge of common paediatric orthopaedic conditions

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Demonstrate assessment, analytical and reflective skills Basic Information Technology skills Planning and organisation skills To demonstrate the ability to carry out assessment and interventions, including manual therapy and therapeutic handling Ability to present information, written and verbal in a clear and logical manner. Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical records. Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations. Problem solving approach Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a multi-professional team.

Desirable

Evidence of having undertaken some research or audit project Presentation skills

Attributes

Essential

A flexible approach to work Demonstrate a passion to work with children and young people Demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn Demonstrate resilience and empathy Understanding of the importance of patient and public involvement in service planning and delivery High level of interpersonal skills. Access to a car for commuting between sites and delivering small pieces of therapy equipment. Evidence of car insurance appropriate for this activity

Trust Values

Essential

Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

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