Band 7 Children's Occupational Therapist

Bromley Healthcare CIC Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Band 7 Children's Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality occupational therapy services to children facing challenges in play, self-care, and school activities. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, conducting assessments and developing tailored interventions. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a community-focused organization. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension Schemes

Discounted Gym Memberships

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts at Various Retailers

Blue Light Card Eligibility

Low-Interest Personal Loans

Lease Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Manage complex caseloads independently in a community paediatric setting.
• Provide high-quality reports and reviews within statutory timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide interventions for children with functional difficulties.
• Oversee EHC assessment provision and ensure compliance with SEND guidelines.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Assessment Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Post Graduate Qualifications in Relevant Areas

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMIS

Job description

Band 7 Children's Occupational Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 848-BHC-117-25

Site Phoenix Children's Centre Town Bromley Salary £51,883 - £58,544 Inc HCAS Per Annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/05/2025 23:59 Interview date 29/05/2025

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Job overview

Band 7 Children's Occupational Therapist

Full Time Hours 37.5 per week

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team. An exciting opportunity has arisen, to work as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist in the Children's Occupational Therapy service overseeing the EHC assessment provision in the team. This will involve completing assessments and providing reports for statutory assessments, alongside providing quality assurance of reports and the opportunity of multi-professional working by attending EHC panel.

The post holder will work as part of a team, to provide a high-quality occupational therapy service to children up to 18 years of age with difficulties in play, self-care and/or school occupations due to a variety of conditions.

They will plan and provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, advice, and Intervention for children with functional difficulties, working closely with the multidisciplinary team, school staf,f and families. They will work autonomously and without direct supervision in a defined clinical area and will be accountable for their clinical actions.

The post holder will see children in a variety of settings including the Phoenix Children’s Resource Centre, children’s homes, special school provisions, mainstream schools and nurseries.

Proposed Interview Date 29th May 2025

Main duties of the job

To provide Education, Health and Care plan assessments, high-quality reports and reviews within the statutory timeframes and to keep up to date with best practice with regards to the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).

To be responsible for o verseeing the E HC assessment provision within the service and quality assurance of reports to ensure these meets the S pecial Educational Needs Code of Practice and guidance from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

To maintain and demonstrate specialist knowledge of the E HC process and appropria te legislation , to lead on EHC’s and the SEND Code of Practice within the OT team.

To carry out assessments and evaluate the child’s occupational performance through, e.g. the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments, observation, i nterview with parent or carer and/or parent and teacher questionnaires.

To manage a complex clinical caseload, using evidence-based practice and client centred care, undertaking assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, meaning goals, treatment, and advice.

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide Education, Health and Care plan assessments, high-quality reports and reviews within the statutory timeframes and to keep up to date with best practice with regards to the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).

To be responsible for o verseeing the E HC assessment provision within the service and quality assurance of reports to ensure these meets the S pecial Educational Needs code of Practice and guidance from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

To maintain and demonstrate specialist knowledge of the E HC process and appropria te legislation , to lead on EHC’s and the SEND Code of Practice within the OT team.

To carry out assessments and evaluate the child’s occupational performance through, e.g. the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments, observation, i nterview with parent or carer and/or parent and teacher questionnaires.

To manage a complex clinical caseload, using evidence-based practice and client centred care, undertaking assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, meaning goals, treatment, and advice.

To develop, plan and implement specialist Occupational Therapy treatment programme and strategies to enhance the child’s ability to perform everyday activities and participate in multiple environments through, e.g. verbal and written advice and recommendations, written advice sheets, individual treatment and/or group therapy.

• To have specialist knowledge of complex cases, regarding appeals and the tribunal legal process and to be the Lead Occupational Therapist, work ing closely with the SEN Team by contributing to appeals as an expert witness where OT provision is contested , if required .

To develop key partnerships, working to ensure an effective whole system working, through effective communication and networking with other services and by maintaing professional boundaries.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• Post graduate qualifications in relevant areas

Professional Registration

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of the specialist section: children and young people

Training

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Evidence of attendance at training in assessment and treatment of children with functional needs
• Upper limb assessment / Interventions/splinting
• Relevant post registration specialist education –sensory integration training levels 1 and 2

Specific Skills

• To be able to independently manage a complex caseload within a community paediatric setting, using initiative, excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise workload and own time effectively, manage multiple tasks.
• To be able provide Education, Health and Care plan assessments, reports and reviews within the statutory timeframes.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and ability to empower others in practice, this includes the ability to delegate to others
• To be able to assess and analyse a child’s functional abilities using standardised and non- standardised methods according to best practice, utilising activity analysis skills.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to record actions and decisions accurately and succinctly within notes and reports.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, communicating with a range of professionals, children and parents in a professional and sensitive way.
• Able to feedback regarding Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to both parents and children in an appropriate way and able to manage difficult conversations with empathy and tact.
• Excellent working knowledge of child development and varying conditions and the implication for Occupational Therapy
• Able to practise using evidence informed approach for assessments and intervention, using occupation-based focus and confident in relating theory to practice.
• Able to work cooperatively within a team, and to support the team in establishing new initiatives.
• Current driving licence and have a vehicle to use for work/able to use public transport time effectively for visits across a large borough.
• Assessment and provision of specialist equipment
• Knowledge and experience of basic audit and quality tools

Experience

• Previous experience of working in community/ NHS Paediatric practice.
• Demonstrate expertise within clinical area underpinned by theory and significant postgraduate experience
• Experience in the assessment and provision of Education, Health and Care reports.
• Experience of child centred practice and goal setting with families and school (including co-production of EHC outcomes with families)
• Excellent understanding of The SEND Code of Practice, Education Health Care Plans and the legislation that supports them.
• Evidence of partnership working to ensure effective whole system working, through effective communication and networking with other services.
• Evidence of responsibility for complex caseload management.
• To be able to assess and analyse a child’s functional abilities using standardised and non- standardised methods according to best practice.
• Experience in assessment, planning and delivering occupation focused intervention for children with a complex need. E.g. sensory processing difficulties and children with physical disabilities
• Experience of equipment assessment and prescription and its principles in the paediatric setting
• Experience of leading within a multi-professional team/collaborative working.
• Experience of supervising staff and students as a fieldwork education
• Experience in setting up new projects / Initiatives.
• Experience of attending EHC panels.
• Established knowledge of national policies, procedures and legislation relevant to Children’s Occupational therapy (including Safeguarding).
• Experience in delivery of presentations or facilitating workshops or parents and professionals.
• Experience in specialist school provision.

Information Technology

• Efficient computer user for all used programmes such as Microsoft office, internet, email.
• Knowledge of EMIS

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

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Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours
• Part-time
• Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a six-month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.