Overview
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and dynamic countywide team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to cover maternity leave. This role offers the opportunity to be part of an excellent example of collaborative working, providing high‑quality occupational therapy interventions that promote the therapeutic use of everyday activities for children and young people. You will work closely with a well‑established multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Education and Community Paediatricians, to deliver outstanding, child‑centred care. You will be well supported by an experienced team of Occupational Therapists who offer excellent peer support, alongside a strong commitment to personal and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide specialist, evidence‑based assessment, treatment and/or advice to children (aged 0–school leaving age) referred to the Paediatric Occupational Therapy team in liaison with families and other professionals within a multi‑agency framework.
* Hold your own clinical caseload, prioritise and manage complex needs using specialist paediatric knowledge and evidence‑based practice.
* Work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary/agency teams to provide a coordinated and integrated approach to patient care, including health, social services, education, voluntary sector and families.
* Deliver spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of Occupational Therapy and to ensure a consistent approach to the child’s care.
* Use specialist equipment (e.g. postural seating, toileting equipment) – recommend, review and monitor its suitability and safety, and provide training to children and staff in its safe use.
* Work with children and families to identify child‑centred SMART goals and to formulate and recommend the best course of intervention.
* Monitor, evaluate and modify specialised, individually tailored treatment (evidence‑based) to measure progress using outcome measures and ensure intervention is effective and complementary to the child’s development.
* Assist with return to school following discharge from hospitals and collaborate with hospital staff, special needs nurses, physiotherapists, education staff and speech and language therapists.
* Report incidents, safeguarding concerns and ensure compliance with trust procedures and relevant legislation.
* Participate in case conferences, school reviews and discharge planning as required.
* Lead and present at staff meetings, peer review sessions and appropriate external courses.
* Contribute to service redesign, co‑production and quality improvement projects and participate in Paediatric Occupational Therapy team’s clinical governance arrangements.
* Maintain up‑to‑date and accurate, comprehensive case notes and produce written reports for EHCPs and the Education Tribunal as required.
* Supervise and support junior Occupational Therapy staff, support staff and student Occupational Therapists, and take part in the individual supervision and education of these groups.
* Adhere to Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy Practice, Conduct and Ethics and contribute to the implementation of changes to the service, including referral criteria and national guidelines.
Qualifications & Experience
This role requires an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist who is registered with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and has demonstrated a strong commitment to clinical practice, multi‑disciplinary collaboration and continuous professional development.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are smoke‑free.
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