Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job summary

We're looking for an experienced occupational therapist to join our small team due to promotion of current postholder. We want to employ someone who is passionate about working in paediatrics, can work across outpatient and community settings , and is patient/ child centered in their approach. . We want to meet you if you want to be part of our integrated team, delivering evidence based uni and multi -professional pathways.

You will benefit from being part of our Children's Therapies service, a highly supportive and friendly clinical team, and part of the Therapies directorate with professional AHP leadership . Further support is always available from our Clinical Therapy Managers, and our dedicated Therapies administrators.

We appreciate that you may have the skills and attributes we're looking for but not necessarily the experience in children and young peoples services . We will consider a development post for the right candidate, and provide induction, CPD and supervision to meet individual needs

Main duties of the job

To assess needs for further occupational therapy interventions and equipment.

To work flexibly and in an agile way to best meet the needs of the caseload.

To follow pathways and procedures relating to the service .

To contribute to service governance and development.

To contribute to statutory SEND processes

To act within professional boundaries and access professional development.

To ensure interventions are delivered in line with professional guidelines and evidence

To contribute to team, MDT service , OT professional , and AHP governance and development

To escalate risks, adverse events, concerns and complaints as appropriate.

About us

If you join us, you become a member of our friendly and supportive integrated team, with regular supervision, and opportunities for CPD, coaching and personal development. We are proud to be part of Airedale AHPs , our wider Trust family, and our extended partnerships across health, education, social care and third sector.

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

Cycle to Work Travel Scheme Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice Onsite Nursery Buying and Selling Annual Leave Car Leasing Employee Assistance Programme Employee Health and Wellbeing Extensive Reward Scheme Counselling Service Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

Committed to Quality of Care Compassion Working together for patients Improving Lives Everyone Counts Respect and Dignity

Got some questions before you apply? please contact us to find out more or arrange a visit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached B6 JD and person specification.

Band 5 job description included for a development post - individual competencies to transition to B6 would be discussed as part of interview / offer.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Occupational Therapy Registration with the Health Care Professions Council Post grad Education relevant to Children / Young People Occupational Therapy Professional Practice education course/update

Desirable

MSc modules in a relevant area of practice Leadership courses Member of relevant Professional special interest groups/organisations

Experience

Essential

Recent and relevant experience working at band 5 level or above Recent and relevant experience working in Children's Occupational Therapy Multidisciplinary team working and working collaboratively with other professions and agencies Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor Recent experience of student training

Desirable

Experience of working at band 6 level Experience of specialist assessments and treatments for CYP Experience of taking part in or leading on projects/ service improvements

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support specialist clinical practice in clinical area Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, Knowledge of the principles of student-centred learning and reflective practice

Desirable

Knowledge of relevant national and local legislation relevant to clinical area Specialist knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support expert clinical practice in clinical area

Skills

Essential

Assessment and treatment skills relevant to CYP Occupational Therapy Skills to work well within a team Skills in the use of digital technology Excellent communication and counselling skills

Desirable

Motivational interviewing and/or coaching skills Audit and critical appraisal skills evidence of leadership skills

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