Specialist Children's Occupational 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. 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 Paediatrician's, Orthotists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Physiotherapists.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are 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.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Details
Date posted
12 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
083-6614588-LW
Job locations
Kingswood Hub & Patchway Hub
Alma Road
Bristol
BS15 4DA
Employer details
Employer name
Sirona care & health CIC
Address
Kingswood Hub & Patchway Hub
Alma Road
Bristol
BS15 4DA
Employer's website
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