Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive paediatric team. This post gives an excellent opportunity to gain experience in working as part of a specialised integrated therapy team delivering in, out-patient and community care.
The post holder will build skills and knowledge in clinical assessment and intervention for children with neuro developmental and motor skills difficulties. You will have the opportunity to work with children aged 0 - 19 years in a variety of settings, including; nurseries, schools and the Child Development Centre.
We work closely with the multi-disciplinary paediatric team and colleagues working in social care, health and education services. We are committed to delivering high quality services for the children and families we work with in a child friendly manner.
Applicants must be car drivers and have access to a car for business use.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
- To be part of a team of therapists providing a highly specialised Occupational Therapy (OT) assessment, treatment and advice service to children, 0-19 years and their parents/carers referred to the service, covering Bournemouth, Poole and East Dorset.
- To work as a member of the MDTs providing in-patient and out-patient OT services to children with neuro-developmental conditions, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder or others which affect their physical performance.
- To be responsible for the clinical supervision and development of other members of the Paediatric Therapy Team and to be a clinical educator for undergraduate students.
- To provide advice and liaise with other professionals (e.g. consultants, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, orthotists) and disciplines (e.g. the community nursing team, Learning Disability Team, Occupational Therapists working in Social Care and Health, Education Staff), as well as networking with therapists in other departments and NHS Trusts.
- To provide training to colleagues, multi-disciplinary team and staff working in educational settings.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Current Full British Driving Licence
Desirable
- Paediatric module/postgraduate training in paediatrics
Experience
Essential
- Experience in delivering Occupational Therapy input
- NHS Occupational Therapy placement/rotation
Desirable
- Paediatric placement/rotation
- Experience of working in pre-school, main stream and special school environments
- Experience of communicating with children
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Current Full British Driving Licence
Desirable
- Paediatric module/postgraduate training in paediatrics
Experience
Essential
- Experience in delivering Occupational Therapy input
- NHS Occupational Therapy placement/rotation
Desirable
- Paediatric placement/rotation
- Experience of working in pre-school, main stream and special school environments
- Experience of communicating with children
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).
