Overview
We are recruiting to a full time Paediatric Occupational Therapy Technician, Band 4 position based in Bury St Edmunds. Occupational Therapists work with children and young people who have difficulties or a disability, providing assessment, advice and intervention to enable children from birth to 19 years to participate safely and as fully as possible in activities and education as part of their daily life. We work closely with other NHS therapy services, education, social care and a wide range of other care providers to ensure that children receive the support they need.
Responsibilities
* Undertake specific skilled support work directed by the therapists to aid the management of complex children with a wide range of physical, long term and deteriorating disabilities.
* Work in the community, including homes, clinics, special and mainstream schools and nurseries with children aged 0-19 years.
* Travel across a wide area of rural Suffolk; hold a full, current driving licence or meet mobility requirements of the role through other suitable means.
* Work independently under the supervision of qualified therapists, supporting clinicians to provide occupational therapy to children and families.
* Maintain close patient contact and communicate effectively within the Occupational Therapy and wider multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a positive attitude to self-directed learning.
* Set up and adjust specialist equipment used for a programme of 24 hour postural management and keep accurate records using the online electronic record keeping system.
* Receive training and participate in the supervision structure with regular training opportunities, including access to external courses.
Qualifications and skills
* Some experience in a health, care or educational environment is advantageous.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; empathy, sensitivity and the ability to work with children and families.
* Ability to travel as required and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
About the employer
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