Children's Specialist Occupational Therapist

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their Children's Therapy team. This role offers the chance to work with children of all ages, providing assessments and tailored treatments in diverse environments such as clinics and schools. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, ensuring comprehensive care while collaborating with other professionals. With a commitment to enhancing community health services, this position promises a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young patients. If you are passionate about paediatric therapy and eager to develop your skills, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric therapy and managing a caseload.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and treatments for children in various settings.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment programs.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist interested in developing their skills in paediatrics to join our innovative and motivated Children’s Therapy team in Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

The service consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and therapy assistants. We have team bases in both Halifax and Huddersfield.

Role Responsibilities

1. Provide Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment, and advice in various settings including clinics, schools, and nurseries for children of all ages.
2. Manage your own specialist caseload independently.
3. Work within Trust policies and professional standards, maintaining accurate and comprehensive records.
4. Carry out specialist assessments and treatments for children with complex needs, facilitating understanding and active participation of children, young people, and carers in managing conditions.
5. Determine clinical diagnoses, develop, implement, evaluate, and modify individualised treatment programmes, and liaise with other agencies for appropriate care pathways.
6. Participate in the education and training of Occupational Therapists and other healthcare, social care, and education staff, including medical personnel.

About Us

We employ over 6,500 staff delivering compassionate care across our hospitals, community sites, health centres, and patients’ homes. Our services include urgent and emergency care, medical, surgical, maternity, gynaecology, critical care, children’s and young people’s services, end-of-life care, outpatient, and diagnostic imaging services.

We also provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres such as Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We are committed to modernising and investing in our health services to enhance quality and meet community needs, guided by our independent boards and responsive to our patients, staff, and community.

Contact Details

For further information or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Lesley Smith
• Job Title: Team Leader Children's Therapy
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Alternatively, contact:

• Name: Wendy Nicholson
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]