Occupational Therapist (Experts at Hand) - CFHD

Children and Family Health Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) are recruiting Band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our paediatric teams and the Experts at Hand programme in Devon. You will assess, intervene and support children and families within a multidisciplinary service designed to improve outcomes for children and young people.

The role offers opportunities for supervision, governance and ongoing professional development, with pathways for career progression and formal training within CFHD’s innovative care

Qualifications

• Qualified OT with HCPC registration and RCOT involvement.
• Active engagement in continuing professional development.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide interventions for children and young people with developmental and sensory needs.
• Manage a defined caseload under supervision of senior OTs.
• Collaborate with families, schools and partner agencies to support participation and independence.
• Provide advice, support and training to parents, carers, schools and professionals.
• Contribute to the Experts at Hand model and capacity building in education settings.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in supervision and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomous practice

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

RCOT membership

CPD evidence

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Experts at Hand) - CFHD

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.

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.

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.

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 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

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of significant and relevant CPD
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Member of professional Body (RCOT)

Experience

• 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
• 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.