If you are a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or an experienced OT looking to develop specialist skills in children's occupational therapy, then this post could be just for you. This is a Band 5-6 progressive post based at Danestrete Health Centre in Stevenage.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Occupational Therapist to be a part of our well-established team. You will be joining an innovative and agile Children and Young People's Therapy (CYPT) Service committed to delivering high quality intervention and transforming lives.
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust provides integrated Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services for families across the county. Our CYPT integrated service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession.
The successful applicant will be expected to hold an 0-25 years caseload, providing a service which meets both the health and education Occupational Therapy needs of CYP, providing interventions in a variety of settings, e.g. mainstream settings, specialist provisions, pre-school settings and clinics.
Ideally applicants should have post graduate experience/training in assessment and treatment of clients with neurological conditions/learning disability/neurodiverse conditions. We have a practise development lead with dedicated time to support and upskill new band 5/6 staff. Training will be provided in areas where further up skilling and development is required.
We can offer:
* Regular group supervision, managerial supervision, a well-established appraisal system, and an award winning preceptorship programme for newly qualified therapists
* CPD opportunities, including in service masterclasses
* Opportunities to develop leadership skills and to supervise less experienced members of staff
* Opportunities to work alongside other therapists/assistants to deliver intervention to children/young people requiring specialist support
* An initial induction period where you will have the opportunity to observe and shadow your team
Children's Occupational Therapy is based on a 3 Tier model of service delivery, with provision at Universal, Targeted and Specialist tiers.
Successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential. You must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of your patients.
We are proud to be an organisation which focuses on our people, and we welcome people who share our values to come and work with us. Our shared values support the development of a strong working culture, guiding and inspiring all of our actions and decisions.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages. Applicants wanting to work full time or part time will be considered. A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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