Bank Paediatric Occupational Therapist

We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our bank. In return you will can offer you:

• Flexible hours choose when and where you want to work
• Competitive pay rates including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Paid annual leave
• NHS pension scheme
• A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role
• Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services
• Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
• Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal
• Option to block-book shifts in a set period
• SMS notifications of shift availability
• Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
• Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff
• Free uniform, where applicable

Main duties of the job

We are delighted to be able to offer a committed and dynamic Band 6 Occupational Therapist the opportunity to join Northumbria Healthcare as part of our Staff Bank offering a flexible approach to work. The job provides variety to utilise core OT skills working across health, education and social care. The post includes working with children who have complex neurological diagnoses and developmental co-ordination disorder facing difficulties and challenges with functional life skills. We work in a variety of settings including clinics, home, school and nurseries.

Previous experience working with children and young people is essential. Knowledge of specialist equipment for children and experience of working with a wide variety of needs would also be desirable as our service is commissioned for health needs and social services equipment and adaptations provision.

We are committed to ongoing service development, providing participation in continuing professional development, student placements and clinical supervision.

This is a community post therefore access to reliable transport or means of travel is essential as we cover a wide geographical area.

About us

This is a great opportunity to work in a flexible way with one of the country's top performing trusts, twice rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission.

Northumbria Healthcare covers a large geographical area, providing safe and high-quality care in both hospital and community settings. As such we need to be able to respond quickly to meet demands caused by an increase in patient activity, staff holidays or illness.

This is where our staff bank plays a vital role, providing service support 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. The bank is not just for doctors and nurses, we cater for all staff groups including AHPS, nursing support roles, administrative staff, facilities staff and more.

There are many reasons why people join the staff bank, some to supplement earnings, or to work around commitments such as childcare or studying, while others may wish to develop their skills and work experience. So, if having the flexibility to pick and choose your hours is important, then this may be your opportunity. To find out more about the benefits of working on the bank visit our website www.yournorthumbriacareer.co.uk/staff-bank

Job description

Job responsibilities

Previous experience working with children and young people is essential. Knowledge of specialist equipment for children and experience of working with a wide variety of needs would also be desirable as our service is commissioned for health needs and social services equipment and adaptations provision.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Professional Registration

Essential

• Diploma/degree in OT
• Student supervisor qualification within 12 months of appointment
• Post registration experience in relevant clinical area
• State registered with HCPC

Other

Essential

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Trustwide

NE27 0QJ

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319-5295536JA