Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a band 5 Occupational Therapist for 30 hours to support the delivery and development of our children's outpatient service.
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months and provides an exciting opportunity for any therapists wanting to gain experience working with Children and Young people with Physical difficulties and disability.
You will work as part of a cohesive and dynamic team who are committed to service delivery and development in line with evidence based practice.
We are looking for individuals who are interested and confident in working with both children and their families. You must be able think creatively, work flexibly and independently as well as being a strong team player, and have excellent communication skills
Main duties of the job
As a therapist working mainly in an outpatient setting you will be supported by a Band 6 therapist to hold a caseload. You will assess children's occupational difficulties and plan, deliver and evaluate treatment programmes with children and families aiming to support occupational participation and performance. You will use creative techniques to meet child and parent goals using a combination of face to face, telephone and video appointments with individuals and groups. You will also be expected to contribute to service developments and improvements.
About us
You will work as part of a supportive and friendly team based in The Den, our purpose built centre for Children's Services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Our service supports children and Young people from 0 -19 who have a functional difficulties associated with a physical disability or difficulty. We have a strong team identity and are working together to realise our vision of providing a sustainable, innovative, high quality service across North Derbyshire. We are committed to support the professional development of those in our team, helping build skills and levels of responsibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma in Occupational therapy
- HC PC registered
- Maintains a CPD portfolio in line with HCPC standards
- Willingness to participate in any identified training to develop skills included extended role activities
Desirable
- RCOT Membership
- CYPT Membership
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of communicating effectively with others and adjusting communication styles as needed
- Experience of managing caseload
- Experience of clinical assessment and production of clear treatmnet plans
Desirable
- Children's post registration experience
- Evidence of experience in working with Children and families
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence based practice and how to apply this
- Understanding of the principles of OT treatment when working with children and YP with physical disability
- Understanding of principles of child development
- Experience of assessment and provision of eqipment to support activities of daily living
- Clinical reasoning skills in predictable situations
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Full driving licence and vechile for business use if required fro post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for discabled individual
Desirable
- Understanding of GAS outcome measures or similar
- Understanding of interventions related to co-ordination difficulties
- Clinical assessment and treatment planning skills relevant to children
Personal
Essential
- Excellent team player
- Adaptable
- Highly motivated
- Ability to reflect on self and practice
Trust Values
Essential
Demonstrates Leading the Chesterfield Way
Essential
- Leading with Care, Evaluating information, Sharing the vision, Engaging the Team, Holding to Account, Developing Capability, Influencing for Results
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma in Occupational therapy
- HC PC registered
- Maintains a CPD portfolio in line with HCPC standards
- Willingness to participate in any identified training to develop skills included extended role activities
Desirable
- RCOT Membership
- CYPT Membership
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of communicating effectively with others and adjusting communication styles as needed
- Experience of managing caseload
- Experience of clinical assessment and production of clear treatmnet plans
Desirable
- Children's post registration experience
- Evidence of experience in working with Children and families
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence based practice and how to apply this
- Understanding of the principles of OT treatment when working with children and YP with physical disability
- Understanding of principles of child development
- Experience of assessment and provision of eqipment to support activities of daily living
- Clinical reasoning skills in predictable situations
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Full driving licence and vechile for business use if required fro post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for discabled individual
Desirable
- Understanding of GAS outcome measures or similar
- Understanding of interventions related to co-ordination difficulties
- Clinical assessment and treatment planning skills relevant to children
Personal
Essential
- Excellent team player
- Adaptable
- Highly motivated
- Ability to reflect on self and practice
Trust Values
Essential
Demonstrates Leading the Chesterfield Way
Essential
- Leading with Care, Evaluating information, Sharing the vision, Engaging the Team, Holding to Account, Developing Capability, Influencing for Results
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).
