Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our amazing Paediatric Occupational Therapy serviceat Seaside View Child Development Centre, Brighton General Hospital.This is a community post, with a caseload of children and young people with neurological and developmental conditions.
The post holder will beresponsible for applying their expertise in assessing and providing interventions or strategies that can be administered by parents, education staffand technical instructors as well as yourself.You will work closely with the child, family and other professionals involved in their care, across various settings, e.g. clinic, client's homes, schools and nurseries. We are committed to multi-disciplinary working and contribute to specialist clinics.Candidates must be able to demonstrate advanced clinical skills gained through previous OT experience.
The successful candidate will also have the ability to work independently in the community, have excellent organisation/time management skills and be committed to clinical governance.Candidates are required to have current HCPC-UK registration and be able to travel in the community.
Main duties of the job
o To provide Clinical and Professional Leadership, ensuring effective governance for staff working in allocated area or service.o To work with the professional lead to ensure staff are clinically competent, services are clinically effective and safe, and an excellentpatient experience is delivered.o To embed the principles of interdisciplinary working and cross skilling for all staff, including implementing the competency frameworks.o To provide specialist clinical advice regarding complex patients.o To provide specialist clinical assessment and intervention for highly complex patients as required.o To work with the professional lead in supporting an audit plan in the appropriate clinical area and participate in research as appropriate,to inform future service development.o To ensure services continue to develop in line with Trust transformation programmes and the SCFT Clinical Strategy.o To develop key partnerships, working to ensure effective whole system working, through effective communication and networking withother disciplines and by working across professional boundaries.o To act as deputy to the line manager and professional lead.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?o Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hours/ Working Patterns Fulltime, Time, 37.5 hours per week The service is a 5 day week (excluding bank holidays) the working pattern for this role will need to be agreed.
Setting: Childrens community setting based in Seaside View Child Development Centre (CDC), Brighton General Hospital. Post requires input into CDC, homes, educational settings which includes special needs provision. Working with children and families, with neurological, developmental and sensory difficulties. Multi-Disciplinary working alongside Paediatricians, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and the Specialist Nursing team. Liaison and close working relationship with Education Staff.
Specific clinical skills/expertise Ability to work autonomously and independently. Previous experience of working with children as a registered Occupational Therapist is essential. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with children and their families. Knowledge of equipment and resources which meet the needs of children with additional needs. Knowledge and experience of using assessment tools and outcome measures to ensure effective clinical delivery for children and their families.
Knowledge of child development, neurological and developmental conditions which can inform therapy intervention. Knowledge and experience of supporting needs of children with sensory processing difficulties. Ability to compose clear and concise reports and use electronic patient record system. Knowledge and skills in relation to provision of equipment to meet childrens postural care needs. Demonstrate confidence in delivering training to small and large audiences.
Additional responsibilities. Take Clinical Leadership of at least one Specialist Interest area. Writing reports to contribute to the EHCP process.
Attendance at appropriate meetings such as referrals meetings, Specialist Interest Groups (SIGs), Local team meetings, etc, to ensure Occupational Therapy Service is meeting the needs of service users. Delivery of training packages to parents and staff where required. The service uses SystmOne Patient record system training will be provided by the Trust. Involvement in service development and innovations. Providing clinical expertise to junior members of staff or other professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hours/ Working Patterns Fulltime, Time, 37.5 hours per week The service is a 5 day week (excluding bank holidays) the working pattern for this role will need to be agreed.
Setting: Childrens community setting based in Seaside View Child Development Centre (CDC), Brighton General Hospital. Post requires input into CDC, homes, educational settings which includes special needs provision. Working with children and families, with neurological, developmental and sensory difficulties. Multi-Disciplinary working alongside Paediatricians, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and the Specialist Nursing team. Liaison and close working relationship with Education Staff.
Specific clinical skills/expertise Ability to work autonomously and independently. Previous experience of working with children as a registered Occupational Therapist is essential. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with children and their families. Knowledge of equipment and resources which meet the needs of children with additional needs. Knowledge and experience of using assessment tools and outcome measures to ensure effective clinical delivery for children and their families.
Knowledge of child development, neurological and developmental conditions which can inform therapy intervention. Knowledge and experience of supporting needs of children with sensory processing difficulties. Ability to compose clear and concise reports and use electronic patient record system. Knowledge and skills in relation to provision of equipment to meet childrens postural care needs. Demonstrate confidence in delivering training to small and large audiences.
Additional responsibilities. Take Clinical Leadership of at least one Specialist Interest area. Writing reports to contribute to the EHCP process.
Attendance at appropriate meetings such as referrals meetings, Specialist Interest Groups (SIGs), Local team meetings, etc, to ensure Occupational Therapy Service is meeting the needs of service users. Delivery of training packages to parents and staff where required. The service uses SystmOne Patient record system training will be provided by the Trust. Involvement in service development and innovations. Providing clinical expertise to junior members of staff or other professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio appropriate to specialist field
- Evidence of leadership education / development or a willingness to undertake this
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification or training to Masters level or equivalent in experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable expertise within clinical area underpinned by theory and significant experience.
- Knowledge and experience shown in a wide range of approaches to treatments, management of conditions and situations.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of specialist equipment for use within paediatrics.
- Excellent knowledge of assessment and treatment tools and specialist treatment approaches
- Demonstrates working knowledge of relevant legislation such as Manual Handling, Health and Safety
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Competency and ability to assess and treat wide range of complex conditions within paediatrics
- Undertaking Audits
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years post grad experience (for B7)
- Experience of working with children or adolescents
- Experience of working with children with complex neurological conditions
- Ability to prioritise and plan own workload, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and high-level understanding of team dynamics.
- Experience of providing training and presenting information to colleagues in a transdisciplinary team.
- Evidence of staff supervision and training.
Equal Opportunities
Essential
- An excellent understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients
- Able to work flexibly to allow for attending parents evening and other occasional events.
Other
Essential
- Car driver and full UK license
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio appropriate to specialist field
- Evidence of leadership education / development or a willingness to undertake this
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification or training to Masters level or equivalent in experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable expertise within clinical area underpinned by theory and significant experience.
- Knowledge and experience shown in a wide range of approaches to treatments, management of conditions and situations.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of specialist equipment for use within paediatrics.
- Excellent knowledge of assessment and treatment tools and specialist treatment approaches
- Demonstrates working knowledge of relevant legislation such as Manual Handling, Health and Safety
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Competency and ability to assess and treat wide range of complex conditions within paediatrics
- Undertaking Audits
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years post grad experience (for B7)
- Experience of working with children or adolescents
- Experience of working with children with complex neurological conditions
- Ability to prioritise and plan own workload, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and high-level understanding of team dynamics.
- Experience of providing training and presenting information to colleagues in a transdisciplinary team.
- Evidence of staff supervision and training.
Equal Opportunities
Essential
- An excellent understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients
- Able to work flexibly to allow for attending parents evening and other occasional events.
Other
Essential
- Car driver and full UK license
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.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
