Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist (Neonatal & Community)

Our Trust knows the value of Childrens Occupational Therapy for neonates and infants. We have investment into our team to improve the outcomes of babies with the creation of a new 0.4wte Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist Post working with neonates., You will be based in Sunderland as part of our Childrens OT team that covers South Tyneside and Sunderland. You will be integral in developing the service to and providing support into the Neonatal Unit at SRH, supporting continuing care within the Occupational Therapy department and all community settings.

A comprehensive knowledge and experience within Paediatrics including pre-term babies and children with complex presentations.

Experience of Paediatric assessment and management of pre-term infants.

Knowledge of the Education Health and Care Plans (Children and Families Act 2014).

Experience and a working knowledge of safeguarding.

The ability to work both within a OT team and the wider MDT.

You will also be keen to develop the AHP OT neonatal service and share and develop the skills of others in this area. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a team across our patch with other specialist clinicians to develop the AHP offer within our neonatal unit to support infants and families. You will be required to meet the travel requirements of this Post.

You will join our well-established Childrens Occupational Therapy service which supports children aged 0-19 years. You will work in providing support to the Neonatal Unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital. You will be a key part of our childrens OT service and will have opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills. You will be predominantly based in our Sunderland site providing care across both Sunderland and South Tyneside areas. As a team we work together to provide the best service we can whilst striving to develop staff who are our key asset to improve patient outcomes. You will have excellent support and be part of a wider AHP neonatal team and the Childrens Integrated Therapy Service team too. You will be well-supported both locally and also via the Northern Neonatal Network. You will align to our vision and values to improve patient outcomes and develop our workforce., Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.