Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatric
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a Senior Occupational Therapist to work in our Complex disability Team. The post holder will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of children with a range of conditions. Children are seen in a variety of settings, including family homes and education settings and therefore the ability to travel between settings is essential for this role. Staff may also be expected to work across the Children’s service dependent on service need. Team-working is an important part of this role, and you will regularly work with other disciplines and service including social care and education. We have an excellent supervision and support structure, and you will receive a full induction on commencement of the post.
The successful applicant will have gained experience at band 5 level in core rotations and have some post graduate experience of working in paediatrics and be familiar and confident with assessment and treatment of a full range of paediatric conditions.
* Assesses and treats own caseload of paediatric patients and maintains associated records.
* To have a responsibility for Training & Development of junior staff, students, and other staff groups in this speciality. Supervise less experienced staff, assistants, and students.
* Participates as a member of the therapy team and the MDT within a specified clinical area.
* Has a responsibility re own CPD and other developmental activities.
* Involvement in identifying and carrying out departmental audit, research, or service development activity in line with local and national guidelines.
About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula with a coastline and countryside surroundings. We are one of the largest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising the Wirral’s only Emergency Department and employing over 6,000 staff to serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links to major cities and neighbouring North Wales.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
For further details / informal visits contact: Jane Fieldhouse, Children\'s Therapy Team Leader, janefieldhouse@nhs.net, 0151 6047235. Alison Lewis, 0151 666 4790, alisonlewis1@nhs.net
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