Job summary
We are currently looking for an experienced occupational therapist to join Northumberland CYPS in the neurodevelopmental assessment pathway. The post holder must have experience working as an occupational therapist with children or adults with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism or ADHD. As well as having a sound clinical knowledge base, they will have excellent organisational and time management skills. They will be responsive and flexible and show care and compassion to the families they support.
Main duties of the job
The role will predominantly involve co-ordinating diagnostic assessments of young people aged 5-18 where it is suspected they have autism and/or adhd.
It will also involve OT specific assessment and intervention with a small number of cases.
They will have an integral role in delivering and organising small groups and larger events related to the pathway.
They will be expected to provide their clinical opinion and advice to members of the team.
They will clinically supervise a small number of clinicians.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further details.
Advertising date : 15th April 2024
Closing date : 29th April 2024
We welcome your application.
For more information on the role, please contact
Alana Kelly (team manager)
alana.kelly@cntw.nhs.uk
or
Beth Meakin (advanced occupational therapist)
beth.meakin@cntw.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further details.
Advertising date : 15th April 2024
Closing date : 29th April 2024
We welcome your application.
For more information on the role, please contact
Alana Kelly (team manager)
alana.kelly@cntw.nhs.uk
or
Beth Meakin (advanced occupational therapist)
beth.meakin@cntw.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Training in AMPs, ESI and/or Sensory Integration
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Working with people who have neurodevelopmental conditions
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Organisation and time management
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance as part of supervision process
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Training in AMPs, ESI and/or Sensory Integration
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Working with people who have neurodevelopmental conditions
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Organisation and time management
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance as part of supervision process
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).
