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 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and supportive team to take a leadership role for staff support and service delivery at our special schools within Surrey.
You will deliver care to children aged 0-19 with a range of conditions including Cerebral Palsy, Autistic Spectrum Disorders and learning difficulties.
This role is suited for a band 7 occupational therapist or an experienced band 6 looking for a new challenge and development opportunity.
Main duties of the job
Working in the community 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
- Leading projects on service transformation, development and audit.
- Responsibility for authorising Surrey wide therapy equipment provision
- Assessment, recommendation and provision of equipment for moderate to complex seating systems
- Partnership working with therapy teams within CFHS and other key stakeholders such as Surrey education/SEND, Social Care and Wheelchair services.
- Training, mentoring and supervising occupational therapy team members.
- Working in partnership with mainstream and special 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
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.
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 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
Autonomously managing a complex caseload of children with a range of varied and complex needs involving specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs.
Supporting the clinical leadership within the senior management team related to their relevant specialism.
When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under
supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Autonomously managing a complex caseload of children with a range of varied and complex needs involving specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs.
Supporting the clinical leadership within the senior management team related to their relevant specialism.
When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under
supporting documents.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous therapy experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post
- Documented evidence of CPD
- Competent to use standardised assessments.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to deliver training
- Experience of managing teams and undertaking appraisals
- Experience of contributing to service development
- Relevant highly specialist experience post registration
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
- Experience of safeguarding
- Experience of dealing with complaints
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with Children in the field of Occupational Therapy.
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses relating to the post and demonstration of clinical competency framework.
- 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
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation and government polices related to the specialty.
- Broad knowledge of current best practice.
- Previous therapy experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post
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
- Evidence of successful completion of postgraduate courses up to Masters Degree or equivalent
- Management or leadership qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous therapy experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post
- Documented evidence of CPD
- Competent to use standardised assessments.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to deliver training
- Experience of managing teams and undertaking appraisals
- Experience of contributing to service development
- Relevant highly specialist experience post registration
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
- Experience of safeguarding
- Experience of dealing with complaints
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with Children in the field of Occupational Therapy.
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses relating to the post and demonstration of clinical competency framework.
- 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
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation and government polices related to the specialty.
- Broad knowledge of current best practice.
- Previous therapy experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post
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
- Evidence of successful completion of postgraduate courses up to Masters Degree or equivalent
- Management or leadership qualification
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).
