Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist inStevenage inStevenage PUBLISHED 16 DEC 2023
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust rUgufBtM
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Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post. Also attached is the Person Specification.
Successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential. You must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of your patients.
Applicants wanting to work full time or part time will be considered. A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2.
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,and a maximum payment of £1,791 per annum (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location)
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Occupational Therapists to be a part of our well established Occupational Therapy team.You will be joining an innovative and agile Children and Young People's Therapy (CYPT) Service committed to delivering high quality intervention and transforming lives.
We have 2 posts available, a full time post in Stevenage and a part time (3 days per week) based in Hertford.
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust provides integrated Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services for families across the county. Our CYPT integrated service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession. Our service is jointly commissioned by health and education, allowing us to provide a seamless pathway of care from early years through to schools, specialist provisions and further education settings.
Children's Occupational Therapy is based on a 3 Tier model of service delivery, with provision at Universal, Targeted and Specialist tiers.
Our integrated service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession. We work closely with colleagues in education, with well-established relationships.
The successful applicant will be expected to hold an integrated 0-25 years caseload, providing a service which meets both the health and education Occupational Therapy needs of CYP, providing interventions in a variety of settings, e.g. mainstream settings, specialist provisions, pre-school settings and clinics.Ideally applicants should have post graduate experience/training in assessment and treatment using neuro-developmental and/or sensory treatment. Support, mentoring and further training will be provided in areas where further up skilling and development is required.
We can offer:
- Regular group supervision, managerial supervision and a well-established appraisal system
- CPD opportunities, including in service masterclasses
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills and to supervise less experienced members of staff
- Opportunities to work alongside other therapists/assistants to deliver intervention to children/young people requiring specialist support
- A initial induction period where you will have the opportunity to observe and shadow your team.
Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post. Also attached is the Person Specification.
Successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential. You must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of your patients.
Applicants wanting to work full time or part time will be considered. A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2.
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,and a maximum payment of £1,791 per annum (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location)
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Occupational Therapists to be a part of our well established Occupational Therapy team.You will be joining an innovative and agile Children and Young People's Therapy (CYPT) Service committed to delivering high quality intervention and transforming lives.
We have 2 posts available, a full time post in Stevenage and a part time (3 days per week) based in Hertford.
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust provides integrated Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services for families across the county. Our CYPT integrated service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession. Our service is jointly commissioned by health and education, allowing us to provide a seamless pathway of care from early years through to schools, specialist provisions and further education settings.
Children's Occupational Therapy is based on a 3 Tier model of service delivery, with provision at Universal, Targeted and Specialist tiers.
Our integrated service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession. We work closely with colleagues in education, with well-established relationships.
The successful applicant will be expected to hold an integrated 0-25 years caseload, providing a service which meets both the health and education Occupational Therapy needs of CYP, providing interventions in a variety of settings, e.g. mainstream settings, specialist provisions, pre-school settings and clinics.Ideally applicants should have post graduate experience/training in assessment and treatment using neuro-developmental and/or sensory treatment. Support, mentoring and further training will be provided in areas where further up skilling and development is required.
We can offer:
- Regular group supervision, managerial supervision and a well-established appraisal system
- CPD opportunities, including in service masterclasses
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills and to supervise less experienced members of staff
- Opportunities to work alongside other therapists/assistants to deliver intervention to children/young people requiring specialist support
- A initial induction period where you will have the opportunity to observe and shadow your team.
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