CYPS Specialist Occupational Therapist

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a professional to manage a specialist clinical caseload for children and young people. You will be responsible for clinical assessments and therapy delivery while ensuring the voice of the child is prioritized in care planning. This role involves collaboration with various agencies including education and social care. The position requires experience in pediatric healthcare and a commitment to child-centric decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a clinical caseload independently.
• Ability to provide clinical assessment and treatment for children.
• Commitment to child-centered care in decision making.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialized clinical caseload with supervision.
• Provide clinical assessments and therapy to children.
• Liaise with educational and social care agencies.

Job description

Independently manage a specialist clinical caseload with support and supervision provided by senior staff via various methods e.g. face to face contact, email, telephone. This will include providing clinical assessment and the delivery of treatment programmes for children and young people with a diverse range of physical healthcare needs.

Demonstrate a commitment that the voice and lived experience of the child and young person is at the heart of all CYPS decision making and clinical care planning.

The post holder will provide supervision and support to OT Support Workers as appropriate.

The post holder will liaise with other agencies including education settings, social care and voluntary agencies.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.