Occupational Therapist

3 months ago

Addlestone, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Limited Full time

Job summary

This position is suitable for a Band 5 or Band 6 Occupational Therapist. Within the role, you will manage a general caseload of children with a range of varied and complex needs while accessing appropriate support and supervision. Newly qualified practitioners will work towards autonomously practise with formal supervision from their line manager.

Main duties of the job

Support and advice for the childs family and parents about all aspects of their care that relate to their therapy needs

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal duties to include

1. To provide support and advice for the childs family and parents about all aspects of theircare that relate to their therapy needs, adjusting use of language to allow for their level ofcomprehension to understand.

2. To provide and receive complex and sensitive information with regard to a childs difficultiesand expectations.

3. To attend meetings where requested in order to provide specialist advice about the therapyneeds of the child. To arrange these meetings when appropriate.

4. To plan and organise a team of therapists and assistants to provide specific services on adaily basis.

5. To be able to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in response to parents and children.

6. To work closely with parents who are themselves dealing with anger, grief and frustrationas they come to terms with the impact of their childs condition.

7. To provide specialist therapy reports for use within inter-agencies, educationaldocumentation relevant to the practice setting, standards and guidelines

8. To ensure that up to date written electronic records and activity are maintained inaccordance with the professional and organisation standards

Person Specification

Qualification Evidence

Essential

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of Relevant Qualifications Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

Experience working with Children (Essential requirement for Band 6) Car Driver

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