Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to assess and support disabled children and young people across Mid Cornwall. Your role will include recommending specialist equipment and adaptations which enabling children to achieve their goals in daily life at home and in school.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to assess and support disabled children and young people across Mid Cornwall. Your role will include recommending specialist equipment and adaptations which enabling children to achieve their goals in daily life at home and in school.
You will be encouraged to develop your professional skills, with structured supervision and opportunities for training in specialist areas of paediatric occupational therapy.
This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
This position will be subject to a enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
About us
A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration (or pending registration if newly qualified).
Strong communication and organisational skills.
A positive, proactive approach to supporting children and families.
The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-agency team.
A commitment to ongoing professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The aim of the Disabled Children and Therapy Service is to ensure that disabled
children and young people are safe, maximise their opportunities, are included in
their local communities, have their views heard and achieve their full potential.
Cornwalls Disabled Children and Therapy Service is based on a social model of
disability.
The paediatric occupational therapist provides an occupational therapy service to
disabled children, young people and their families/carers, and provides specialist
occupational therapy assessments, advice and interventions to children, young
people and their families. Occupational Therapists have an allocated caseload and
will assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and services to disabled
children and young people to maintain, develop and maximise their independence,
development and social inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The aim of the Disabled Children and Therapy Service is to ensure that disabled
children and young people are safe, maximise their opportunities, are included in
their local communities, have their views heard and achieve their full potential.
Cornwalls Disabled Children and Therapy Service is based on a social model of
disability.
The paediatric occupational therapist provides an occupational therapy service to
disabled children, young people and their families/carers, and provides specialist
occupational therapy assessments, advice and interventions to children, young
people and their families. Occupational Therapists have an allocated caseload and
will assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and services to disabled
children and young people to maintain, develop and maximise their independence,
development and social inclusion.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Health & Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an occupational therapy setting,
- through work based experience or during the course of training.
- Demonstrable knowledge of conditions and their treatment,
- childrens social care and educational provision, legislation and
- current developments.
- Knowledge of key principles of specialist areas of work such as the
- assessment and provision of specialist equipment, moving and
- handling and adaptation solutions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Health & Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an occupational therapy setting,
- through work based experience or during the course of training.
- Demonstrable knowledge of conditions and their treatment,
- childrens social care and educational provision, legislation and
- current developments.
- Knowledge of key principles of specialist areas of work such as the
- assessment and provision of specialist equipment, moving and
- handling and adaptation solutions.
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).
