Overview
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. We are recruiting to a full-time B5 post in our Community Paediatric OT Service. The post holder will be based in Ipswich, and cover community patches across a wider geographical area; much of the post holder's working week will be spent working in the community.
We are looking for an OT who is keen to develop their skills in paediatrics within a supportive team. The successful candidate will join our large and supportive Occupational Therapy team using a person centred, occupation based approach, committed to delivering high quality intervention.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Support supervision structure with regular CPD and training opportunities, including access to external courses.
Role specifics
The role will initially focus on supporting children and young people whose sensory difficulties have a significant impact on occupation and function. The post is based in the Community Paediatric OT Service; the successful candidate will work across a community setting, including visits to children in their homes and schools.
Qualifications and requirements
* OT degree and HCPC registration.
* Post is subject to a DBS check.
* Applications considered for part-time working / job share; please call to discuss.
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