Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Polegate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health trust in East Sussex is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to advance their career in paediatrics. You will work with children aged 0-19 in various settings, including clinics and schools, focusing on complex needs and ensuring high-quality therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years post-qualification experience and a collaborative attitude toward multi-agency work.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Outstanding organization rated by CQC

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in paediatrics is required.
• Experience with complex physical disabilities and community work is preferred.
• Innovative approach and commitment to multi-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and young people in clinics, schools, and community settings.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions for children living in East Sussex.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary integrated team.

Skills

Post-qualification experience in paediatrics

Interest in working with children

Knowledge of AAC and CPIPS

Ability to drive

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your occupational therapy career in Paediatrics? We are a highly successful integrated therapy service with a pooled budget across health and social care. Although based in East Sussex, we are employed by KCHFT which is an outstanding trust. This post is for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work with children or young people from 0-19 years, working in clinics, special schools and community settings. The post-holder will work closely within the complex needs integrated team including Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Adaptations, School Nursing and Integrated Therapy Assistants as well as the wider service. We are jointly commissioned by health and the local authority to assess and provide therapeutic interventions including statutory provision, equipment and adaptations for children living in East Sussex.

Service delivery and settings

We have reviewed our model of service delivery to enable improved response times and better access to specialist advice including telehealth for all stakeholders. Interventions are delivered in a variety of settings including clinics, schools and a child\'s home.

About us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we\'ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, excellent.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn\'t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission. The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work.

Flexible working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won\'t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We\'ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit us both.

Role requirements

We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in paediatrics with an interest in working with children and young people in specialist education settings, complex physical disability and community work. An interest in AAC, CPIPS and/or knowledge of postural management would be advantageous. We are seeking highly motivated and innovative therapists to embrace new ways of working with an emphasis on multi-agency working and driving improved outcomes for children and young people. Car driver is essential.