Responsibilities
* To assess and review level of need and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard for clinical priorities and time management.
* To select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments in paediatrics, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the child to maximise functional independence in all areas of everyday activities.
* To work with children and their families to identify OT goals.
* Monitor, evaluate and modify interventions in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness. Alter and revise planned interventions as a result of changes in an individual's level of function or circumstances.
* To assess and identify from a range of options, specific specialised children's equipment to meet individual children's postural and functional needs.
* To assess for and provide major adaptations where appropriate and in line with local government criteria.
* To regularly supervise students on practice placement.
* To clinically supervise junior staff.
Candidate Requirements
* Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, and those who have a disability that requires support in the workplace (two ticks pledge) and who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme.
* Applicants who meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will require additional pre-employment checks in line with CQC and NHS England statutory guidance.
* Successful applicants must pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from the first monthly pay.
* All successful applicants must meet UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker visa if the role requires sponsorship. Please check your eligibility prior to submitting an application.
Diversity & Equality
We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME people are currently under-represented in our workforce as well as other under-represented groups such as LGBT+ and disabled candidates. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, we have a Gold award from the Defence Recognition Scheme, and we are delighted to support Apprenticeships, Age Positive and are a mindful employer.
Benefits
* Extensive staff health and well-being programme including access to our specialist Wellbeing Hub.
* Support and connection through a variety of Staff Network groups.
* A range of flexible working opportunities.
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
* Access to lease car and home electronics scheme (qualifying criteria applies).
* Opportunities to improve your professional development through our vast training programmes.
* Access to savings scheme via salary sacrifice with Northumberland Community Bank.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust proudly holds a sponsor licence. In order to provide sponsorship you and the role you are applying for must meet UKVI eligibility requirements. Please check your eligibility prior to submitting an application. Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
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