About this role
Job summary
The Children's Therapy Services identify, assess, support and manage the health needs of children and young people aged 0-18 years, working closely with children and their families in health settings and family homes; and with education colleagues in early years and school settings.
As a Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist you will manage your case load independently and carry out a range of therapeutic activities. You will offer clinical expertise and use your knowledge to provide professional care, treatment, advice, guidance and support to children and young people with complex needs.
This role is Part Time (22.5 hours per week) Permanent based at Kingswood Hub BS15 4DA
Main duties of the job
You will manage a specialist case load independently and carry out a range of varied therapeutic activities. You will use your knowledge and experience to provide professional care, treatment, advice, guidance and support to referred children and young people with Complex Needs.
You will offer clinical expertise within a specified clinical area.
You will manage and carry own case load within a specified clinical area.
You will provide a safe, client centred, effective and evidence-based therapy service in the community setting
You will within the Children's Service to deliver clinical activities, supported by a robust competency framework, to children within their own home and other settings such as school/ early years or a clinical environment
You will be part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team (MDT), which may include Paediatricians, Orthotists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Physiotherapists.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
If you refer to employment history and qualifications in your supporting statement that are not reflected in your application form this information will be discounted.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy Current HCPC registration
Desirable
Post graduate training appropriate to the field of Children's Occupational / Physio / Speech and Language Therapy
Experience Essential
Experience of working children and young people, often with Complex Needs Post graduate training appropriate to the field of Children's Occupational Experience of MDT working Demonstrate ability to use evidence based practice, clear care plans and outcomes measure
Desirable
Experience of working in an emotionally stressful environment with patients with life limiting or progressive conditions.
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 Sirona care & health CIC
Address Kingswood locality hub
Alma Rd
Kingswood
BS15 4DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)