Paediatric Community Occupational Therapist

Due to investment in our service we are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our friendly Childrens Occupational Therapy team in Worcestershire. The successful candidate will be working alongside a dynamic team of OTs, Assistant Practitioners, Physiotherapists and administrators providing a community service to children and young people with a variety of needs. The post holder would be based at either The Beacon Centre in Worcester or Princess of Wales Hospital in Bromsgrove and will be required to travel across other sites. The service works closely with mainstream and special schools, the multi-disciplinary team and our local authority. Our service also includes assessment and provision of specialist equipment and minor adaptations therefore knowledge of these areas is desirable.

Being able to identify children and young peoples OT needs, identify required provision and expected outcomes to inform care plans using a goal setting approach.

To supervise and support other members of the therapy service including assistant practitioners and students.

Having excellent verbal and written communication skills to support the childs occupational performance needs in collaboration with the family and multi-disciplinary team. Experience of report writing and completing care plans and outcomes is desirable.

Experience of utilising electronic patient record systems and having the ability to adapt to different IT programmes.

Knowledge of assessments and treatment options typically used with children and a clear understanding of the evidence base.

Application of policies and legislation related to children, young people and families including safeguarding children.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities