Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate Childrens Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic, energetic and supportive Childrens Therapy Team in Exeter. This part-time role offers the option to work all year round or during term time only. Applicants must have at least two years paediatric experience as an Occupational Therapist. The post will be based at Vranch House School & Centre in Exeter. Vranch House is a thriving, well-respected charity delivering multidisciplinary therapy services across Devon. As part of the wider Therapy Service, the Occupational Therapy Service supports community outpatients aged 5-18 in mainstream education and children aged 2-19 with complex physical needs at Vranch House Special School.

Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities
Caseload and clinical practice
Manage a mixed caseload of outpatients aged 5-18 and pupils at Vranch House School aged 2-19.
Support children and young people with a range of physical needs, including developmental delay, neurological, genetic, musculoskeletal and oncology-related conditions.
Provide evidence-based assessment, advice and treatment, and prepare annual reports, EHCPs and therapy programmes.

Goal setting and therapy delivery
Agree goals collaboratively with children and their parents or carers.
Demonstrate and deliver therapy programmes and treatment through one-to-one or group sessions in education settings, at Vranch House School and/or in the Outpatient Department.

Communication, referrals and partnership working
Maintain clear verbal and written communication, including attending TAF meetings and keeping accurate, timely records.
Make appropriate onward referrals, including to Wheelchair Services, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy CFHD.
Work collaboratively with families, education professionals, the Vranch House therapy team and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Professional responsibilities
Work independently and manage responsibilities effectively.
Supervise and appraise junior staff and students.
Deliver training and in-service training to education staff, parents and carers, and the Vranch House therapy team.

About us
Vranch House is a children’s charity based in Exeter, providing therapy services for children across Devon since the 1960s.
Today, the charity provides Physiotherapy services across Mid, East and North Devon, Occupational Therapy services across Mid and East Devon as well as Speech and Language Therapy, Dysphagia and Music Therapy for our pupils at Vranch House School as well as a shared AAC service between Vranch House and CFHD across the county.
Children are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to delivering high-quality care in a supportive, nurturing and positive environment.
Vranch House aims to be a dynamic, innovative, productive and connected workplace. Our inclusive and friendly team culture contributes to strong staff retention, with many colleagues staying for decades. We also support staff to develop their skills and broaden their knowledge throughout their time with us.

Job responsibilities
We are seeking to appoint an Occupational Therapist with experience working with children. Please see attached Job Description.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.