Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 OT to join the dynamic and expanding Paediatric Therapy Team based at Leicester Children's Hospital.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist with an interest in working in acute paediatrics and someone with excellent communication, prioritisation and organisation skills to join our Paediatric therapy team at University Hospitals of Leicester.
Interview date-16th February 2023
Main duties of the job
The Paediatric Therapy Team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, works with patient's within the Leicester Children's Hospital. In this post you will work with children from 0 - 16 years of age (19 years if a patient has complex needs) with a variety of medical conditions and needs. The Paediatric Therapy team works across a wide range of specialities including Paediatric intensive care, respiratory related conditions, high dependency, cardiac services, Surgical and Medical conditions, Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics, Oncology, Neurology and Children with Long Term Ventilation needs.
You will have many opportunities to develop your clinical skills within paediatrics as well as your supervisory and managerial skills, supervising junior staff and deputising for the Band 7 Clinical Specialists when necessary. You will work alongside an established team supporting a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, Band 6 and a rotational Band 5 based at Leicester Royal Infirmary. There will also be the opportunity to work with the Band 7 and Band 6 based at East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre.
The Therapy Department offers a supportive working environment incorporating high standards of clinical practice and education. Our strong commitment to the progressive and personal development of the individual and team are reflected in the in-service training programme, appraisal and clinical supervision
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
o We focus on what matters most
o We treat others how we would like to be treated
o We are passionate and creative in our work
o We do what we say we are going to do
o We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
This exciting role will involve:
- Providing key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To work with the Clinical Specialist OT to ensure the delivery of Occupational Therapy in the Paediatric Team in an efficient and effective way within a fast and pressurised environment.
- To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge in a specific clinical setting
- To develop basic managerial and supervisory skills
- To carry a clinical caseload and work to Service priorities.
- To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner
- To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient
- To work with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
- To liaise with colleagues/ and work across site if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service
- The Therapy Department provides a seven day rostered service and the successful candidate will work on the weekend and bank holiday rosters within the paediatric and surgical wards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This exciting role will involve:
- Providing key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To work with the Clinical Specialist OT to ensure the delivery of Occupational Therapy in the Paediatric Team in an efficient and effective way within a fast and pressurised environment.
- To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge in a specific clinical setting
- To develop basic managerial and supervisory skills
- To carry a clinical caseload and work to Service priorities.
- To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner
- To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient
- To work with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
- To liaise with colleagues/ and work across site if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service
- The Therapy Department provides a seven day rostered service and the successful candidate will work on the weekend and bank holiday rosters within the paediatric and surgical wards.
Person Specification
Training and qualification
Essential
Desirable
- Practice Educators course
Experience
Essential
- Recent significant clinical experience at a minimum of Band 5 level
Desirable
- Experience in relevant clinical area
- Evidence of involvement with student supervision
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrates effective written, verbal and nonverbal communication
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of own abilities and needs
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to meet service needs
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Expresses enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical area
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
Person Specification
Training and qualification
Essential
Desirable
- Practice Educators course
Experience
Essential
- Recent significant clinical experience at a minimum of Band 5 level
Desirable
- Experience in relevant clinical area
- Evidence of involvement with student supervision
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrates effective written, verbal and nonverbal communication
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of own abilities and needs
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to meet service needs
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Expresses enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical area
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
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).
