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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated team.

The successful candidate will work within a supportive team, providing opportunities to develop skills in Paediatric Occupational Therapy. The team has a strong interdisciplinary ethos, working jointly with colleagues, children, and their families.

The Paediatric Occupational Therapist will assess and treat children aged 0-18 years with a range of conditions, including neurodevelopmental and functional co-ordination disorders. The role will involve treating children and young people at therapy centers, schools, and in their homes.

A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use are required; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals.

The main responsibilities of the job include:

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide an integrated community children and young people's healthcare service.
• Managing a personal caseload and using therapeutic assessment and treatment techniques.
• Providing training for parents, carers, education, and social care staff.
• Working effectively as part of a team and independently with support from senior clinicians.

• BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration.

• Relevant pediatric training.

• Knowledge of pediatric conditions and evidence-based practice.
• Understanding of national and local priorities.

• Working as a member of a team and experience of managing and treating pediatric patients.
• NHS experience and evidence of involvement in service development.

• Effective team working and good organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload and demonstrate clinical reasoning.

The salary for this role is £31,049 to £37,796 per annum (pro rata for part-time). Please note that applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check, and costs will be deducted from salary following appointment.