Specialist Children’s Community Therapist
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Job summary
The Children's Therapy Services identify, assess, support and manage the health needs of children and young people aged 0-18 years, working closely with children and their families in health settings and family homes; and with education colleagues in early years and school settings.
The Children's Therapy services cover Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Services are offered in various parts of these localities to facilitate easy access for families.
Main duties of the job
To manage a specialist case load independently and carry out a range of varied therapeutic activities within community and special school settings. To use your knowledge and experience to provide professional care, treatment, advice, guidance and support to referred children and young people with Complex Needs.
To offer clinical expertise within a specified clinical area.
To manage and carry own case load within a specified clinical area.
To provide a safe, client centred, effective and evidence-based therapy service in the community setting
To work within the Children's Service to deliver clinical activities, supported by a robust competency framework, to children within their own home and other settings such as school/ early years or a clinical environment
To be part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team (MDT), which may include Pediatrician's, Orthotists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Physiotherapists.
About us
Looking for a job to fit around you and your lifestyle? Perhaps you're ready to take your next step, considering a career change, or seeking a rewarding new role where you can make a real difference.
At Sirona care & health we provide local communities with a range of high-quality specialist healthcare services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. From clinical to clerical, we offer a variety of location-based and community roles to choose from with hours to fit around you.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
You'll receive Agenda for Change hourly rates with a 12.5% annual leave bonus, increased pay for weekend, out-of-hours, or Bank Holiday shifts, along with NHS benefits such as high street discounts and a generous Stakeholder Pension Scheme. Our offer includes a range of paid-for training, and support for your health and wellbeing with our Employee Assistance Programme.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet attached.
Details
Date posted
01 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
083-6430973-LW
Job locations
Southmead House
256 Greystoke Avenue
Bristol
BS10 6BQ
Employer details
Employer name
Sirona care & health CIC
Address
Southmead House
256 Greystoke Avenue
Bristol
BS10 6BQ
Employer's website
https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Occupational Therapy Team Lead North Bristol
Colleen Stephenson
07769367347
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