Paediatric OT: Empowering Kids’ Independence & Participation

NHS Professionals; Sunderland; Presencial; GBP 32 000 - 46 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist to join its Children's Occupational Therapy Department, based at Sunderland Children's Centre and Palmer Community Hospital.

The successful candidate will support children and young people with physical, learning and developmental difficulties to improve their health, wellbeing, functional independence and participation in everyday activities.

Qualificações

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.
• Extensive experience in paediatric occupational therapy with up-to-date CPD.
• Strong knowledge of child development, paediatric conditions and safeguarding.

Responsabilidades

• Assess and treat children with physical, learning and developmental difficulties, developing appropriate treatment plans.
• Manage an individual caseload, prioritising referrals and interventions for timely service delivery.
• Contribute to assessment and management of children with complex needs using professional judgement.
• Communicate effectively with children, families and healthcare professionals about therapy plans and discharge.
• Recognise safeguarding concerns and follow Trust procedures to protect children and young people.
• Work with families and external agencies to support safe and effective discharge from OT services.
• Provide specialist OT advice, education and training to colleagues and school staff.
• Ensure equipment and environments are used safely and identify equipment needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, child-centred care.
• Maintain CPD, supervision, training, research and service development activities.

Conhecimentos

Paediatric OT

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Family collaboration

Formação académica

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist to join its Children's Occupational Therapy Department, based at Sunderland Children's Centre and Palmer Community Hospital.

The successful candidate will support children and young people with physical, learning and developmental difficulties to improve their health, wellbeing, functional independence and participation in everyday activities.