Job summary
Childrens Occupational and Physiotherapy Assistant- Band 4
Full time - 37.5 hours, Term time position
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the children's physiotherapy and occupational team in Coventry. The postholder will work closely within the MDT team across multiple settings including: clinic, patients homes, schools and/or pre school settings.
The post holder will be an integral part of the children's therapy team, supporting assessment and treatment for children and young people from 0-19.
Main duties of the job
Work alongside the therapy team, delivering on patient related goals
Support therapists with treatment sessions
To work as an autonomous practitioner, following a set therapeutic plan
To provide support the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy therapists with patient related administrative tasks.
To contribute to holistic care and therapy delivery for children and their families
Please see supporting information for more information about the job role. Included will be a full job advert and job description this will give you a better understanding of the job duties and requirements.
About us
The service received an overall rating of Good by the CQC and an Outstanding for care and compassion of which we are rightly proud. We have also been recognised both locally and nationally by receiving awards for the services we provide.
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.
Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services, we see on average around 5,000 patients every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see supporting information for more information about the job role. Included will be a full job advert and job description this will give you a better understanding of the job duties and requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
QUALIFICATION
Essential criteria
Maximum score 1
NVQ 3 or evidence of working towards qualification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential criteria
Maximum score 4
Good written communication
Good verbal communication
Able to problem solve
Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy acquired through formal training or experience
Experience
Essential criteria
Maximum score 1
Strong commitment and motivation to work with children and young people
Desirable criteria
Maximum score 1
Experience working with children or young people is desirable
OTHER
Essential criteria
Maximum score 1
As this role requires the post holder to work in a variety of community settings, car driver is essential and a valid UK driving licence as well as insurance for business use.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
Maximum score 3
Interacts well with others / team working
Works with Initiative
Commitment to personal development
Job description
Job responsibilities
QUALIFICATION
Essential criteria
Maximum score 1
NVQ 3 or evidence of working towards qualification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential criteria
Maximum score 4
Good written communication
Good verbal communication
Able to problem solve
Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy acquired through formal training or experience
Experience
Essential criteria
Maximum score 1
Strong commitment and motivation to work with children and young people
Desirable criteria
Maximum score 1
Experience working with children or young people is desirable
OTHER
Essential criteria
Maximum score 1
As this role requires the post holder to work in a variety of community settings, car driver is essential and a valid UK driving licence as well as insurance for business use.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
Maximum score 3
Interacts well with others / team working
Works with Initiative
Commitment to personal development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a therapist
- Experience of delivering therapy programmes devised by a therapist
- Experience of planning and delivering therapy activities with children
- Experience of working with therapeutic equipment
other
Essential
- Ability to work independently but also to seek advice as required
- Evidence of working as an effective team member
- Car driver/owner with a UK driving licence and insurance for business use
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of child development
- Skills in planning and delivering activities with pre school and school age children.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in relevant area
- Able to demonstrable ability to meet the CWPT Trust Values
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a therapist
- Experience of delivering therapy programmes devised by a therapist
- Experience of planning and delivering therapy activities with children
- Experience of working with therapeutic equipment
other
Essential
- Ability to work independently but also to seek advice as required
- Evidence of working as an effective team member
- Car driver/owner with a UK driving licence and insurance for business use
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of child development
- Skills in planning and delivering activities with pre school and school age children.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in relevant area
- Able to demonstrable ability to meet the CWPT Trust Values
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
