Senior Paediatric OT — Acute PICU Specialist

Stgeorges; England; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Paediatric OT team at St George's Hospital. You will provide highly specialist assessment and intervention to children across paediatric wards and the PICU, supporting families through acute illness and discharge planning.

Working with MDTs in neurology, orthopaedics and major trauma, you will develop leadership and supervision responsibilities and contribute

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Significant paediatric clinical experience is essential.
• Experience in acute hospital paediatrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist paediatric OT assessment and intervention across acute inpatients and PICU.
• Manage a varied caseload across paediatric wards and units.
• Develop individualised care plans based on advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to the development of the team.
• Support complex discharge planning and collaboration with families and MDTs.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Leadership / supervision

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

CPD for acute paediatrics

Job description

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Paediatric OT team at St George's Hospital. You will provide highly specialist assessment and intervention to children across paediatric wards and the PICU, supporting families through acute illness and discharge planning.

Working with MDTs in neurology, orthopaedics and major trauma, you will develop leadership and supervision responsibilities and contribute