Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Provide CIC

The closing date is 09 May 2025

Job summary

The successful applicant will be part of the Paediatric Occupational Therapy team, based at Provide HQ.

Our children's centre is based at Stapleford House in Chelmsford. We are able to offer, where appropriate, visits in schools/nurseries and home visits and work in partnership with the child's wider support network including teaching staff and family/carers.

We are a well established, friendly and dynamic team, committed to offering the best services possible to our clients. The service offers excellent experience with training opportunities, regular supervision and appraisals. We also offer some online services.

The post holder will be offered ADOS training.

Main duties of the job

To gain consent and undertake occupational therapy assessment, clinically diagnose, formulate and implement treatment plans using specialist knowledge and experience. This will include the treatment of complex patients in a manner that respects people's choice, privacy, dignity and individuality
To obtain information relevant to patient care, recognising when goals are met or achievable and ensuring appropriate discharge/ongoing care
To provide hands on treatment and demonstrate highly developed observational skills for the assessment and therapeutic handling of patients to facilitate movement and the development of physical skills and function. To be able to present treatment programmes and developmentally appropriate play and approaches according to age of the child. To utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate and carry out a programme of care adapted to non-clinical settings.

About us

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision: Transforming Lives

Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Eligible for NHS Pension

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE3098-K

Job locations

Provide HQ

Colchester

CO4 9YQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

With knowledge of a wide range of paediatric conditions and treatment modalities to interpret and analyse clinical facts using advanced clinical reasoning and problem solving skills to form accurate diagnoses in a wide range of conditions and recommend the best course of intervention.
To interpret non-clinical facts based on a risk assessment incorporating the constant changes encountered in each individuals circumstances.
Making use of outcome measures where available, to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and modify accordinglyTo obtain information relevant to patient care, recognising when goals are met or achievable and ensuring appropriate discharge/ongoing care.
To work in any homes, schools or other appropriate setting in line with service requirements.
To be able to present treatment programmes and developmentally appropriate play and approaches according to age of the child. To utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate and carry out a programme of care adapted to non-clinical settings
To have good knowledge and understanding of childrens services and processes as provided by Health, Education, Social Care and the Voluntary Sector.
To assess and provide theray programme for children with ASD and other sensory difficulties
To undertake risk assessments for children with regard to manual handling and share with parents/carers and school.

Job description

Job responsibilities

With knowledge of a wide range of paediatric conditions and treatment modalities to interpret and analyse clinical facts using advanced clinical reasoning and problem solving skills to form accurate diagnoses in a wide range of conditions and recommend the best course of intervention.
To interpret non-clinical facts based on a risk assessment incorporating the constant changes encountered in each individuals circumstances.
Making use of outcome measures where available, to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and modify accordinglyTo obtain information relevant to patient care, recognising when goals are met or achievable and ensuring appropriate discharge/ongoing care.
To work in any homes, schools or other appropriate setting in line with service requirements.
To be able to present treatment programmes and developmentally appropriate play and approaches according to age of the child. To utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate and carry out a programme of care adapted to non-clinical settings
To have good knowledge and understanding of childrens services and processes as provided by Health, Education, Social Care and the Voluntary Sector.
To assess and provide theray programme for children with ASD and other sensory difficulties
To undertake risk assessments for children with regard to manual handling and share with parents/carers and school.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Ability to work well with others
IT skills
Car driver with a clean driving licence

Knowledge

Essential

Relevant experience in a related field of practice
Experience of working in a variety of paediatric settings and with children of differing age groups

Qualifications

Essential

BSc(Hons)occupational therapy or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council

Desirable

At least 5 years experience as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Ability to work well with others
IT skills
Car driver with a clean driving licence

Knowledge

Essential

Relevant experience in a related field of practice
Experience of working in a variety of paediatric settings and with children of differing age groups

Qualifications

Essential

BSc(Hons)occupational therapy or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council

Desirable

At least 5 years experience as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).