Children's Occupational Therapist

Transformationunitgm; Watford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives und agiles Unternehmen sucht einen dynamischen und kreativen Ergotherapeuten, um Teil eines etablierten Teams zu werden. Diese Rolle erfordert die Bereitstellung hochwertiger Interventionen für Kinder und junge Menschen, die Unterstützung benötigen. Die Stelle bietet Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung und Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Fachleuten. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, das Leben von Kindern zu verändern, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein. Bewerben Sie sich jetzt und werden Sie Teil einer Organisation, die sich für das Wohlbefinden der Gemeinschaften einsetzt.

Benefits

Regelmäßige Gruppenaufsicht

Fortbildungsmöglichkeiten

Führungskompetenzen entwickeln

Induktionsprogramm für neue Mitarbeiter

Qualifications

• Abschluss in Ergotherapie und Registrierung bei HCPC erforderlich.
• Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit neurologischen Bedingungen und neurodiversen Störungen.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung von Interventionen in verschiedenen Umgebungen für Kinder und junge Menschen.
• Zusammenarbeit mit Bildungseinrichtungen zur Unterstützung von Kindern mit besonderen Bedürfnissen.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Klinisches Denken

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Autonomie

Education

Abschluss in Ergotherapie

Registrierung bei HCPC

Postgraduiertenausbildung in Kinderentwicklung

Tools

SMART-Ziele

Job description

Main area Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist Grade Band 5 to 6 progressive Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week Job ref 812-25-KWCYP21

Employer Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Peace Children's Centre Town Watford Salary £29,970 - £44,962 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/05/2025 23:59 Interview date 19/05/2025

Children's Occupational Therapist

Band 5 to 6 progressive

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Occupational Therapist to be a part of our well-established Occupational Therapy team.You will be joining an innovative and agile Children and Young People's Therapy (CYPT) Service committed to delivering high quality intervention and transforming lives.

We have an exciting opportunity to offer a 1 WTE Band 5-6 progressive post. This post will be based at Peace Children's Centre in Watford.

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust provides integrated Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services for families across the county. Our CYPT integrated service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession. Our service is jointly commissioned by health, social care and education, allowing us to provide a seamless pathway of care from early years through to schools, specialist provisions and further education settings, and at home.

Main duties of the job

Our integrated service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession. We work closely with colleagues in education, with well-established relationships.

The successful applicant will be expected to hold an 0-25 years caseload, providing a service which meets both the health and education Occupational Therapy needs of CYP, providing interventions in a variety of settings, e.g. mainstream settings, specialist provisions, pre-school settings and clinics.

Ideally applicants should have post graduate experience/training in assessment and treatment of clients with neurological conditions/learning disability/neurodiverse conditions. We have a practise development lead with dedicated time to support and upskill new band 5/6 staff. Training will be provided in areas where further up skilling and development is required.

We can offer:

• Regular group supervision, managerial supervision and a well-established appraisal system, preceptorship programme for newly qualified
• CPD opportunities, including in service masterclasses
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and to supervise less experienced members of staff
• Opportunities to work alongside other therapists/assistants to deliver intervention to children/young people requiring specialist support
• An initial induction period where you will have the opportunity to observe and shadow your team.

Working for our organisation

If you are looking for somewhere to make a real difference and are passionate about helping CYP access the right support at the right time to help them stay safe, and thrive in their development, a career with us may be just what you're looking for. At HCT we strive to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of our communities.

We are proud to be an organisation which focuses on our people, and we welcome people who share our values to come and work with us.

Our shared values support the development of a strong working culture, guiding and inspiring all of our actions and decisions. They enable us to be better at what we do ensuring we provide the highest quality of care to our patients.

Our patients, their families and carers are at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities

Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages

You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post.

Children’s Occupational Therapy is based on a 3 Tier model of service delivery, with provision at Universal, Targeted and Specialist tiers.

Successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential. You must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of your patients.

You will be joining a well-established, supportive team of therapists and assistants. CYP Therapies at HCT pride ourselves on the support we provide to staff. Please see below comments from a current member of the team:

“I love working in CYPT/HCT - everyone in the team is super dedicated. There is strong management support, but also space for being flexible and creative to meet children’s needs; innovation & good practice is valued and encouraged. I enjoy & appreciate the robust supervision structures, training in supervision & coaching, and the many opportunities for personal development and learning, including for example in-house training days and tutorials. I have worked in many teams across Hertfordshire, all without exception friendly and welcoming. There is an ethos of peer support and encouragement & sharing learning; everyone works hard but there is a sense of belonging and always time for a quick chat… and plenty of laughs. I feel valued here and I value my lovely colleagues and the fabulous children & young people we work with.”

If you have any questions at all or you would like to come and visit us, please do contact us - we are only too happy to help and would love to tell you more about our Service.

Applicants wanting to work full time or part time will be considered. A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location).

Interview dates are set for 19th May 2025

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered to practice with Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of Post graduate training/or equivalent experience relevant to speciality such as: • Child Development • Bobath Techniques • Moving and Handling of People • Specialist courses/ study on conditions that affect child development, autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD, neurodevelopment conditions
• Continued Professional Development evidenced by attendance at postgraduate courses to maintain and develop own specialist knowledge and expertise.
• Membership of RCOT Special Interest Group

Other

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of Children’s Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions related to working with children and an understanding of the theoretical framework underpinning these.
• Awareness of typical child development
• The ability to analyse assessment results to formulate treatment plans, including the use of “SMART” targets, recommend suitable equipment, taking into consideration client, social and environmental factors.
• Good multi-disciplinary/agency working skills
• Involves patients in decision making around their care and treatment planning and ensure that the care provided is safe
• Understands the remit of the role, what is required of them and able to make decisions within their role in a timely manner.
• Experience of participation in education of students
• Experience or participation in presentation and teaching to the wider childrens workforce, parents and carers and junior colleagues.
• Understanding of the Special Educational Needs Assessment process related to supporting children within special and mainstream schools and contributing to their Education, Health and Care Plans.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across organisations and with a range of audiences.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the service users.

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 26 week probation period.

We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, contact [e-mail]

Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to you meeting minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold. Please visit the Gov.UK website for detail.

If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In submitting an application form, you authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Name Hayley Moore Job title Team Lead, Watford Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07584441273 Additional information

Liesl Salters-Brown

Clinical Quality Lead for OT - Health and EHCP

[e-mail]

07825 929688