First Community Health and Care

Bank - Paediatric Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

Are you looking to improve your work/life balance and deliver high quality care to children aged 0-19 in the community?

First Community Health and Care, a staff owned social enterprise providing CQC Good frontline NHS services in East Surrey, is looking for innovative Occupational Therapists with experience in Paediatrics to join our dynamic and supportive team.

This role is suited for an experienced band 6 occupational therapist.

You will deliver care to children aged 0-19 with a range of conditions including Cerebral Palsy, Autistic Spectrum Disorders and learning difficulties.

Main duties of the job

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, including:

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.

Due to the nature of the role, a valid UK full driving licence and car is essential.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Nandi Botha on 01737 777711.

About us

Do you want to be part of an organisation that is committed to providing first rate care and services to its local community?

First Community is a CQC rated Good staff owned social enterprise, which delivers NHS community services to residents across east Surrey and in parts of West Sussex.

First Community is a great place to work, everyone here 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 employee benefits including a car salary sacrifice scheme.

First Community values diversity and inclusion and is committed to the recruitment and retention of under-represented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

Details

Date posted

30 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Pro Rata, + 5% HCAS

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9078-FC923

Job locations

First Community Health & Care

Bonehurst Road

Redhill

RH1 5EL


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.

Please see job description and person specification document attached for full details.

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.

Please see job description and person specification document attached for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • B.S.C Hons or recognised degree equivalent qualification in Occupational therapy.
  • Health Care Professions Council registrar

Desirable

  • Registered Member of professional body

Experience

Essential

  • 2 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.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of legislation and government polices related to the specialty.
  • Broad knowledge of current best practice.
  • Competent to use standardised assessments.

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

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • B.S.C Hons or recognised degree equivalent qualification in Occupational therapy.
  • Health Care Professions Council registrar

Desirable

  • Registered Member of professional body

Experience

Essential

  • 2 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.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of legislation and government polices related to the specialty.
  • Broad knowledge of current best practice.
  • Competent to use standardised assessments.

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

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

First Community Health and Care

Address

First Community Health & Care

Bonehurst Road

Redhill

RH1 5EL


Employer's website

https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

First Community Health and Care

Address

First Community Health & Care

Bonehurst Road

Redhill

RH1 5EL


Employer's website

https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nandi Botha

nandi.botha@nhs.net

01737777711

Details

Date posted

30 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Pro Rata, + 5% HCAS

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9078-FC923

Job locations

First Community Health & Care

Bonehurst Road

Redhill

RH1 5EL


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