School-Based Paediatric OT Lead (Band 6)

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term post supporting the SEND Reform and collaboration with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues. The role focuses on school-based Paediatrics, with supervision of junior staff and development of a new pathway.

Responsibilities include leading training on sensory processing, motor and self-care skills, and working within a multi-disciplinary team with evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (including A – C grade in English & Maths, or equivalent).
• Passes at A level (or equivalent).
• Diploma/Degree or MSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent overseas qualification.
• Registration with HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of universal, targeted, and specialist interventions.
• Lead in the creation and delivery of training packages which consider key areas such as sensory processing, motor skills and self-care skills.
• Work confidently and effectively within the multi-disciplinary team, making recommendations, monitor outcomes and gather feedback from key stakeholders.
• To provide formal supervision and leadership within the team to junior members of the team.
• To participate in service analysis and development to ensure practice is evidence based.
• To be able to work within trust policies.
• To keep accurate and up to date case notes.
• To have an ability to cope with flexible working patterns and adapt to change, capacity and demand.
• To have excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• To have high organisation and time management skills.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisation

Leadership capabilities

Education

GCSEs with English & Maths A-C

A levels

Diploma/Degree or MSc in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term post supporting the SEND Reform and collaboration with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues. The role focuses on school-based Paediatrics, with supervision of junior staff and development of a new pathway.

Responsibilities include leading training on sensory processing, motor and self-care skills, and working within a multi-disciplinary team with evidence-based practice.