Job summary
We are looking for a permanent Band 7 Children's Occupational Therapy Team Lead tojoin our Community Childrens Therapy Team in West Essex, covering Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping Forest.
You willjoin our award winning Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service, where we are trail blazing a new integrated partnership model with Barnardos;a model that drives efficiencies so we can put more people in our services, spending time with children and families to improve health outcomes in the local community.
As the team lead for our Childrens Occupational Therapy Service, you willbe responsible for leading our service provision in West Essex at universal, targeted and specialist be involved in supervision of colleagues and improving the delivery of services, whilst working closely with ourteam of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants.
Working ina diverse multidisciplinary team with other dedicated staff, you willbenefit from the support of friendly and inclusive colleagues, with access to regular supervision and team meetings.
Main duties of the job
You will lead and develop the Childrens Occupational Therapy service in West Essex in accordance with the organisational values and aims, ensuring a high standard of child centred service delivery is achieved in line with best practice and commissioning intentions.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a valued Pediatric Occupational Therapist Team Lead withinHCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
1. Band 7salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
2. Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
3. Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
4. Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
5. Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration and demonstrate effective leadership and management skills. You willbeinnovative and adaptable, and havea passion for improving the outcomes of children and young people within the local community. You will also have experience of working with children and young people with a range of conditions.
With strong communication and organisation skills, and aflexible approach, youwill ensuredelivery of positive experiences to patients at every stage of theirhealthcare journey.
As this is a community role, it is essential that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.
If you wouldlike to discuss the role further, please contact Sarah Eaton via email:
Person Specification
General Requirements
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