Job summary
Are
you looking to improve your work/life balance and deliver high quality care to
children aged 0-19 in the community?
This
is your chance to join First Community Health and Care, a staff owned social
enterprise providing CQC Good frontline NHS services in East Surrey.
We
have an exciting new opportunity for a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist
to join our dynamic and supportive team. Experience of working with children,
young people and families with or without disabilities is desirable but not
essential.
We
will consider full time, part time and term time only hours.
This
role is suited for an experienced band 6 occupational therapist or a band 5
looking for a new challenge and development opportunity.
You
will deliver care to children aged 0-19 with a range of conditions including
Cerebral Palsy, Autistic Spectrum Disorders and learning difficulties.
Working in the
community means you will see children within a variety of settings, including
nurseries, schools, homes and our newly established childrens centre, where
you will carry out essential duties within the occupational therapy process.
Interviews will be held on: 6 December 2024
Main duties of the job
- Supporting children
with higher levels or needs or complex backgrounds through either Health or SEN
pathways
- Meeting with parents
to address needs pre-referral
- Conducting
standardized and non-standardized assessments for children and
young persons, from early years to post 16
- Assessment,
recommendation and provision of equipment for moderate to complex seating
systems
- Working in partnership with mainstream
school settings to provide staff consultation and training
- Individual
therapy sessions at home and clinic to support self-care, routine and
independent living skills
- Direct
therapy interventions in the education environment to support engagement in
school based occupations
- Being
an active participate in the Occupational Therapy Helpline for Surrey by providing
ad hoc telephone advice for professional and families requiring OT support
There
will also be opportunities to develop your supervision and innovation skills by
taking on small development projects, training opportunities and working with
students.
Applicants
who meet the advert criteria and require skilled worker sponsorship to work in
the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants.
Due
to the nature of the role, a valid UK full driving licence and car is essential.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across
east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We
are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,
First-rate value.
First Community is a great place
to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its
full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality
training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work
life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,
flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.
At First Community we welcome
applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,
including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is
responsible for autonomously managing a complex caseload of children with a
range of varied and complex needs. This will involve specialist assessment and
treatment of children with complex needs.
The post holder is responsible for
devising child centred therapy plans using evidence based practice to ensure
that the individuals full potential is developed or maintained. They will
provide clinical support, training and supervision for junior staff and
students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is
responsible for autonomously managing a complex caseload of children with a
range of varied and complex needs. This will involve specialist assessment and
treatment of children with complex needs.
The post holder is responsible for
devising child centred therapy plans using evidence based practice to ensure
that the individuals full potential is developed or maintained. They will
provide clinical support, training and supervision for junior staff and
students.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Two years Post grad experience in OT.
- Previous therapy experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post.
- Documented evidence of CPD .
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to deliver training.
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses relating to the post.
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups/Clinical excellence networks.
- Training relating to the line management and supervision of assistants and other therapists.
- Experience of training parents, other therapists and other professionals.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance in relation to current best practice and develop skills accordingly.
- Planning and decision making skills and problem solving.
- Computer and internet literate.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation and government polices related to the specialty.
- Broad knowledge of current best practice.
- Competent to use standardised assessments.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons or recognised degree equivalent qualification in Occupational therapy.
- Health Care Professions Council registrar.
Desirable
- Registered Member of professional body.
Other
Essential
- Car owner/driver.
- Able to work as a team member.
- Flexible worker.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Able to deal with difficulties involving colleagues/clients.
- Creative.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Two years Post grad experience in OT.
- Previous therapy experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post.
- Documented evidence of CPD .
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to deliver training.
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses relating to the post.
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups/Clinical excellence networks.
- Training relating to the line management and supervision of assistants and other therapists.
- Experience of training parents, other therapists and other professionals.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance in relation to current best practice and develop skills accordingly.
- Planning and decision making skills and problem solving.
- Computer and internet literate.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation and government polices related to the specialty.
- Broad knowledge of current best practice.
- Competent to use standardised assessments.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons or recognised degree equivalent qualification in Occupational therapy.
- Health Care Professions Council registrar.
Desirable
- Registered Member of professional body.
Other
Essential
- Car owner/driver.
- Able to work as a team member.
- Flexible worker.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Able to deal with difficulties involving colleagues/clients.
- Creative.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
