We have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join Children’s Therapies at Barts Health NHS Trust. This is a 9 month fixed‑term contract in the neonatal, paediatric intensive care and general paediatric wards at Royal London Hospital. The exact split can be flexible depending on the most suitable candidate. You will be integrated within the paediatric and neonatal occupational therapy team, alongside the wider AHP network.
Responsibilities
* Provide high‑quality assessment, treatment and advice to neonatal (NNU), paediatric critical care (PCCU) and general paediatric ward patients.
* Supervise practice, audit clinical care, teach and support professional colleagues, and provide skilled professional leadership.
* Work closely with parents/carers, AHPs, nursing and medical staff, and community teams.
Essential Qualifications
* Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registration
* Post‑graduate experience in paediatrics
* Clinical experience within the NHS
* Presentation/teaching skills to the MDT
* Experience supervising junior staff
* Previous experience working in an MDT
Desirable Qualifications
* Post‑graduate education
* Previous experience in neonatal and acute paediatric wards
* Experience in service evaluation and service development
* Experience working with children with long‑term ventilation needs, evidence of continuing professional development and attendance at relevant courses
* Knowledge and understanding of current NHS priorities, pressures and strategic developments
* Evidence‑based practice in the occupational therapy role in neonatal services and early intervention
* RCOT membership
* Membership of relevant specialist sections
* Evidence of relevant postgraduate education
* Knowledge of relevant standardized assessments for the population
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