Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an occupational therapist with a real interest in working with children to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover a secondment. We are a friendly, supportive team with regular supervision available both formally and informally. This post is suitable for newly qualified occupational therapists, those looking to move into children's services from another specialism or someone returning to practice as full training and support for the work you do will be provided. You will see children and young people (0-19) in clinic and in the community both at home and in their education settings. We cover a large area of rural Norfolk so you must be prepared and able to drive to where the children need us.
Main duties of the job
You will manage a complex clinical caseload and will need to be familiar with equipment to support postural management such as seating and sleep systems, you will also need to be confident assessing moving and handling needs and creating plans to support school staff. You will be an excellent problem solver and be able to give advice and recommendations to families and other professionals alike.
As a team, we see children and young people from 0-19 years old with a wide range of physical disabilities, health issues and associated learning disabilities. We see them in clinics, at home and in their educational placements. We cover a large rural area as well as Norwich, so it is essential that you can drive and have access to a vehicle when pool cars are not available. All staff have regular clinical and managerial supervision from experienced children's occupational therapists.
About us
We are currently part of a very exciting national pilot looking at different ways to integrate children's services. Our pilot is developing new ways for the various pockets of Norfolk's children's occupational therapists to work together and to share resources and expertise. As such, we have teams from the 3 acute hospitals, community NHS and social care working together to become an integrated offer to our children and families. This is an amazing opportunity to help shape the service we offer going forward.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work autonomously, within our service specification, to deliver occupational therapy to children and young people referred to our service. The focus will be on physical needs and postural management and you will be responsible for assessing and prescribing specialist equipment as well as programmes to support development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work autonomously, within our service specification, to deliver occupational therapy to children and young people referred to our service. The focus will be on physical needs and postural management and you will be responsible for assessing and prescribing specialist equipment as well as programmes to support development.
Person Specification
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oExperience of working alongside less experienced members of the team in order to help them develop their skills
- oExperience in supervising colleagues
- oExperience of delivering training to team members, families and other professionals
- oAble to identify own learning needs and maintain own CPD
Communicatiom
Essential
- oAble to communicate with patients, families, carers and professionals effectively in person, on the phone and in writing
- oAble to convey sensitive information to patients and families who may be struggling to come to terms with a diagnosis or implications of a disability
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrates ability to apply skills across various clinical setting/applications
- oDemonstrates an understanding of: oClinical audit oEvidence based practice oDemonstrates clear, open communication skills
- oDemonstrates commitment to continuing professional development/life long learning
- oWell developed problem solving skills
- oExcellent communication skills
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the Education, Health and Care Plan process
- oKnowledge of conditions such as cerebral palsy, developmental coordination disorder and syndromes such as Down's Syndrome
Experience
Essential
- oBroad range of core clinical experience at pre-registration or, if applicable, post registration within the NHS or other UK health setting
- oDemonstrates an ability to be an effective and member of a team, working flexibly to meet patient and service needs
- oDemonstrates an ability to problem solve in a clinical setting
- oDemonstrates an experience of working with children (paid or voluntary role)
Desirable
- oPrevious work experience or pre-registration occupational therapy placement in a paediatric setting
- oExperience of working with disabled children and their families
- oPost registration experience of working as an occupational therapist
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualifications that will enable HCPC registration o
- HCPC Registration
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- oAdaptable to changing working practice
- oAble to work under own initiative
- oAble to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
- oGenuine desire to specialise in the area of occupational therapy for children and young people
other
Essential
- oMust hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or be able to make own travel arrangements when pool cars are unavailable
- oAble to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Person Specification
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oExperience of working alongside less experienced members of the team in order to help them develop their skills
- oExperience in supervising colleagues
- oExperience of delivering training to team members, families and other professionals
- oAble to identify own learning needs and maintain own CPD
Communicatiom
Essential
- oAble to communicate with patients, families, carers and professionals effectively in person, on the phone and in writing
- oAble to convey sensitive information to patients and families who may be struggling to come to terms with a diagnosis or implications of a disability
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrates ability to apply skills across various clinical setting/applications
- oDemonstrates an understanding of: oClinical audit oEvidence based practice oDemonstrates clear, open communication skills
- oDemonstrates commitment to continuing professional development/life long learning
- oWell developed problem solving skills
- oExcellent communication skills
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the Education, Health and Care Plan process
- oKnowledge of conditions such as cerebral palsy, developmental coordination disorder and syndromes such as Down's Syndrome
Experience
Essential
- oBroad range of core clinical experience at pre-registration or, if applicable, post registration within the NHS or other UK health setting
- oDemonstrates an ability to be an effective and member of a team, working flexibly to meet patient and service needs
- oDemonstrates an ability to problem solve in a clinical setting
- oDemonstrates an experience of working with children (paid or voluntary role)
Desirable
- oPrevious work experience or pre-registration occupational therapy placement in a paediatric setting
- oExperience of working with disabled children and their families
- oPost registration experience of working as an occupational therapist
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualifications that will enable HCPC registration o
- HCPC Registration
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- oAdaptable to changing working practice
- oAble to work under own initiative
- oAble to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
- oGenuine desire to specialise in the area of occupational therapy for children and young people
other
Essential
- oMust hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or be able to make own travel arrangements when pool cars are unavailable
- oAble to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
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
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).
