Occupational Therapist (Experts at Hand) - CFHD

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist you will:

• Assess, advise and provide intervention for

children and young people with functional, developmental and sensory processing

needs.

• Manage a defined caseload under the supervision of senior Occupational

Therapists.

• Work collaboratively with children, families, educational settings and

partner agencies to support participation, independence and achievement of

goals.

• Provide advice, support and training to parents, carers, schools and

professionals.

• Contribute to delivery of the Experts at Hand model by supporting inclusive

practice and capacity building within education settings.

• Work within a multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational Therapists,

Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Specialist Practitioners.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and work in line with professional,

organisational and legal requirements.

Participate in supervision, mandatory training and continuing professional

development activities.

• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and evaluation of

outcomes.

Promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people at all

times.

At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to

improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across

Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young

people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and

providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling

lives.

Our children and

young people say

We would like the

people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding,

patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and

comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to

listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are

positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and

without pressure.

Who we are

We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon

Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists,

psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists,

physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.

Join us in

beautiful Devon

With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of

opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural

hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world

surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.

Essential: - Degree in Occupational Therapy; - HCPC registration; - Evidence of significant and relevant CPD; - Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable: - Member of professional Body (RCOT)

Essential: - To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards. To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice; - Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and how they can be implemented; - Knowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools relevant to a broad range of identified needs in the paediatric population; - Knowledge and use of Occupational Therapy evidence-based practice and outcome measures; - Knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice e.g. SEND; - Knowledge of normal child development and a broad range of paediatric conditions; - Community based Occupational Therapy experience; - Experience of working with children/young people and families

Desirable: - Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner; - Experience of working with individuals and families with communication needs