Job summary
Full-Time Community Paediatric Occupational Therapist OT (Band 6)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated OT to join our team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop paediatric OT skills while working with children and young people in schools, nurseries, clinics and home settings. You will manage a varied caseload, including children with complex needs, with support from experienced therapists.

Key responsibilities include assessment and intervention using standardised and observational approaches, supporting upper limb splinting and CPIP clinics alongside physiotherapy colleagues, delivering training to schools and families, and contributing to Service Level Agreement (SLA) provision within education. You will have opportunities to support students and staff, participate in projects, and use specialist equipment, including suspended sensory equipment.

We are committed to professional development and offer regular clinical supervision, CPD time, training opportunities, appraisals, and ongoing support.

Essential

• 3 years post qualification with at least 1 year with children
• HCPC registration
• Car owner with a full UK driving licence
• Valid right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Post qualifications relevant to role

Main duties of the job
To provide a community Occupational Therapy service for children & young people with a variety of health, education and social needs.

To assess the functional, psychological, social and educational needs of children & young people referred to the service.

To ensure a high standard of care for each child, working with all disciplines and agencies involved with the family. To communicate with these agencies, parents and children in an appropriate manner, often with sensitive information regarding diagnosis and outcomes.

To manage a caseload with support from Band 7 Occupational Therapist.

To play an active role in the ongoing development and modernisation of the service providing advice on best practice and ensuring its implementation.

To provide supervision and support to Band 6, Band 5 and/or Band 4 occupational therapy staff.

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their own work, including the management of patients in their care.

To be able to work towards and achieve band 6 specific competencies.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy, with the cost deducted from salary within the first three months of employment.

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