We are recruiting to a full- time B5/ B6 post in our Community Paediatric OT Service. The post holder will be based in Bury St Edmunds, and cover community patches across a wider geographical area; much of the post holders working week will be spent working in the community.
We are looking for an experienced OT at (Band 6) or one who is keen to develop their skills in paediatrics within a supportive team (Band 5). Please specify in the supporting information which banding you are interested in being considered for.
As a member of the OT team the post holder will manage a caseload across nurseries, special and mainstream schools, the child's home and clinics, working with children who have a range of disabilities and conditions.
The post holder will be based with other OTs and work within a multi-disciplinary team and other therapy services to deliver OT pathways and packages of care.
We continue to review and develop our clinical care pathways with active staff involvement, and value evidence informed practice and outcome measures.
The post holder will:
Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments of children, and prioritise, plan and develop a programme of OT intervention using a client centred approach in accordance with our clinical pathways, and with supervision and support from a Band 7 therapist.
Set clear functional goals in consultation with parents/ teachers,
Empower parents and carers in understanding the nature of their child's disability or dysfunction, the impact it has on behaviour and function and the activities and strategies they can use in the daily routines at home to develop their child's play and functional abilities
We offer a strong internal supervision structure with regular CPD and training opportunities, including access to external courses.
The successful candidate will need good communication skills and a strong desire to work in community paediatrics, with relevant experience preferred
The successful applicant must have an OT degree and be registered with the HCPC and the post is subject to a DBS check.
Applications will be considered for part time working / job share, please call to discuss.
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Please see both band 5 and band 6 job descriptions attached
Job summary:
To provide a high-quality occupational therapy service to a caseload of children and young people, including children with severe physical disabilities, profound and multiple learning difficulties, high social needs and neurodevelopmental difficulties. This will include children and young people with statutory needs, e.g. Education, Health and Care Plans, safeguarding and child protection issues/concerns.
To carry an independent caseload of children across a range of settings including home, mainstream schools, special schools, and nurseries working with the multidisciplinary / multi-agency teams with the support of the wider therapy team.