Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics)

You will work in the Childrens OT team which covers South Tyneside and Sunderland. You will work in clinic, home and education settings. You will be motivated to support children to achieve their best outcomes. You will be involved in assessing children and providing appropriate outcome-focused advice and interventions, to maintain and promote skills and independence. Support and supervision will be provided from more experienced therapists. You will also work closely with Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists as well as Paediatricians and colleagues in Education. You will be joining a team of enthusiastic OTs across the Trust who are working together to develop services and improve outcomes for children. You will be part of a wider Therapies Directorate within a Trust that is keen to develop and support staff through supervision and CPD. You will be supported to work innovatively as we take the agenda for Childrens OT forward in-line with current national and clinical

We are seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Childrens Occupational Therapy Service. This Post has arisen due to an internal promotion. You will be a key part of our Childrens Occupational Therapy Team. You will be keen to develop your OT skills and deliver services to improve outcomes for children and families. The role will be ideal for a new graduate or for an experienced OT keen to develop skills working with children. Our Childrens OT team is expanding following some additional investment so its a great time to join our team.

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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.