Occupational Therapist (Experts at Hand) - CFHD

Job description

Job summary

Exciting Children's Occupational TherapyOpportunities in Devon!

Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) areseeking enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapists to join ourOccupational Therapy teams and innovative Experts at Hand programme.

North Devon: 0.8 WTE

These roles are embedded within CFHD's Physicaland Sensory Pathway, a large multidisciplinary service bringing togetherOccupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy to improveoutcomes for children and young people across Devon.

The Experts at Hand programme is an innovativemodel supporting children, families and educational settings throughconsultation, coaching, training and targeted intervention. Successfulapplicants will help shape this exciting service while remaining connected toestablished children's therapy teams.

You will join a friendly, supportive and highlyskilled workforce with access to regular supervision, peer support, clinicalgovernance and excellent learning opportunities. We are committed to developingour staff through specialist training, apprenticeships, continuing professionaldevelopment and career progression opportunities.

Whether you are newly qualified or looking foryour next challenge, we will support you to develop the skills, knowledge andconfidence to thrive. Informal discussions, team visits and shadowingopportunities are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist you will:

• Assess, advise and provide intervention forchildren and young people with functional, developmental and sensory processingneeds.
• Manage a defined caseload under the supervision of senior OccupationalTherapists.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, educational settings andpartner agencies to support participation, independence and achievement ofgoals.
• Provide advice, support and training to parents, carers, schools andprofessionals.
• Contribute to delivery of the Experts at Hand model by supporting inclusivepractice and capacity building within education settings.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational Therapists,Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Specialist Practitioners.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and work in line with professional,organisational and legal requirements. Participate in supervision, mandatory training and continuing professionaldevelopment activities.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and evaluation ofoutcomes. Promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people at alltimes.

About us

At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated toimproving the physical and mental health of children and young people acrossDevon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and youngpeople can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities andproviding specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfillinglives.

Our children andyoung people say

We would like thepeople who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding,patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe andcomfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience tolisten carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff arepositive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal andwithout pressure.

Who we are

We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by DevonPartnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists,psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists,physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.

Join us inbeautiful Devon

With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty ofopportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the culturalhub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the worldsurfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.

Job description

Job responsibilities

FullVacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/PersonSpecification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supportinginformation from the role requirements or person specification.

Job description
Job responsibilities

FullVacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/PersonSpecification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supportinginformation from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of significant and relevant CPD
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Member of professional Body (RCOT)

Experience

Essential

• To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards. To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and how they can be implemented
• Knowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools relevant to a broad range of identified needs in the paediatric population
• Knowledge and use of Occupational Therapy evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• Knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice e.g. SEND
• Knowledge of normal child development and a broad range of paediatric conditions
• Community based Occupational Therapy experience
• Experience of working with children/young people and families

Desirable

• Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner
• Experience of working with individuals and families with communication needs

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of significant and relevant CPD
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Member of professional Body (RCOT)

Experience

Essential

• To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards. To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and how they can be implemented
• Knowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools relevant to a broad range of identified needs in the paediatric population
• Knowledge and use of Occupational Therapy evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• Knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice e.g. SEND
• Knowledge of normal child development and a broad range of paediatric conditions
• Community based Occupational Therapy experience
• Experience of working with children/young people and families

Desirable

• Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner
• Experience of working with individuals and families with communication needs

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

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

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address

Children & Family Health Devon

Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road

Roundswell Business Park

BARNSTAPLE

Devon

EX31 3UD

United Kingdom

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