About this role
Job summary
Due to significant service investment we are looking for enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join our friendly Children's Therapy team in Worcestershire. The successful candidates will be working alongside a dynamic team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners and Specialist Play Nursery Nurses providing a community service to children and young people with a variety of needs. The post holders would be based at one of our three bases (located in Kidderminster, Worcester or Bromsgrove) and will be required to travel across the county. The service works closely with mainstream and special schools, child development centres and family hubs as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure childrens needs are identified and supported across the system. It is an exciting time of service development whilst we move towards implementing the balanced system across therapy services and a link therapy model. We are a fantastic team offering a variety of opportunities for learning, CPD, multi-disciplinary working and have a strong focus on supervision.
Main duties of the job
Holding a varied caseload completing OT assessments and interventions based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and a range of treatment options. Including assessment for specialist equipment. Being able to identify children and young peoples OT needs and develop care plans using a goal setting approach.
Supervising and supporting other members of the therapy service including technicians and students.
Application of policies and legislation related to children, young people and families including safeguarding children.
Working closely with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency colleagues to ensure an integrated approach to patient care. This would include health, social care, and education colleagues.
Having excellent communication and co-ordination skills. Capturing information detailing childrens needs, provision requirements and expected outcomes to inform their Education, Health and Care Plan.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma / Degree in OT or equivalent qualification. COT membership. HCPC registration. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience Essential
Working in paediatric and/or learning disability settings. Managing a caseload. Use of standardised and non- standardised assessment tools. Setting up therapy programmes. Supervising assistants and junior staff.
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).
Employer details Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address Kidderminster Health Centre
Bromsgrove Street
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 1PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)