South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust:

Childrens Occupational Therapy Service, Childrens Integrated Therapies

Band 5 Paediatric Occupational Therapy Post, 37.5 hours per week

We are seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Childrens Occupational Therapy Service. This Post has arisen due to an internal promotion. You will be a key part of our Childrens Occupational Therapy Team. You will be keen to develop your OT skills and deliver services to improve outcomes for children and families. The role will be ideal for a new graduate or for an experienced OT keen to develop skills working with children. Our Childrens OT team is expanding following some additional investment so its a great time to join our team.

Main duties of the job

You will work in the Childrens OT team which covers South Tyneside and Sunderland. You will work in clinic, home and education settings. You will be motivated to support children to achieve their best outcomes. You will be involved in assessing children and providing appropriate outcome-focused advice and interventions, to maintain and promote skills and independence. Support and supervision will be provided from more experienced therapists. You will also work closely with Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists as well as Paediatricians and colleagues in Education. You will be joining a team of enthusiastic OTs across the Trust who are working together to develop services and improve outcomes for children. You will be part of a wider Therapies Directorate within a Trust that is keen to develop and support staff through supervision and CPD. You will be supported to work innovatively as we take the agenda for Childrens OT forward in-line with current national and clinical drivers.

Please come and talk to us if you are interested in working with us. Ruth Rayner, Head of Service, Speech and Language Therapy and Childrens Integrated Therapies 0191 569 9009 Ruth.Rayner1@nhs.net

Georgina Sinclair-James, Clinical Led Occupational Therapist,georgina.sinclairjames@nhs.net

0191 402 8067 Ext: 8285

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an Occupational Therapy service to a particular speciality under the direction of a senior qualified Occupational Therapist.

To manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based/client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic, community settings and home visits as applicable.

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Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to recognise when help is required.
• Ability to carry-out tasks involving moderate physical effort e.g. move and handle patients and equipment.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise, managing own time and workload.
• Ability to delegate work to support staff.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Basic IT skills.

Desirable

• Presentation and teaching skills.
• Ability to communicate to groups.

Other

Essential

• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the Post.

Desirable

• Please provide a telephone number, or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of being part of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of working with people with a physical illness or disability.
• Occupational Therapy or Student placement experience working with patients who have had a range of a functional difficulties.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
• Previous experience working within an Occupational therapy Childrens team.
• Attendance at relevant courses e.g. manual handling, CPR, violence awareness, safeguarding.

Attitude

Essential

• Professional attitude.
• Flexible attitude.
• Ability to work independently.
• Able to work as a team member.
• Keen to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to use initiative.
• Willingness to participate in supervision and appraisal.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as Post requires.

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health Care Professional Council.
• Understanding of the role of the Childrens Occupational Therapist in community setting.
• Knowledge of the importance of multi-disciplinary working and the role of other professions.
• Knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on individuals functional ability.
• Knowledge of NHS and Social Services.
• Knowledge of a range of assistive equipment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of national priorities.
• Appropriate knowledge of protocols, legislation and procedures.
• Understanding of STSFT and and its strategic direction/achievements.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of the impact of illness on the individuals functional and cognitive performance.
• Knowledge of local services and developments.
• Knowledge of Children and Family Act and SEND processes for children.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Children's Centre

Sunderland

SR3 4AG

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