Specialist Children\'s & Young Person\'s Occupational Therapist

Specialist Children\’s & Young Person\’s Occupational Therapist

We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Children’s Community Therapy team. The role involves providing a specialist and comprehensive Occupational Therapy service for children and young people aged 0‑18 years and their families within Herefordshire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and review your own caseload and interventions.
• Use evidence‑based standardised and non‑standardised assessment tools in appropriate settings.
• Agree child‑focused aims, goals and objectives for all OT interventions.
• Design individual therapeutic treatment plans, delivered either by yourself or delegated to supported workers, families, carers or school staff.
• Provide specialist assessment and treatment, and refer children to other specialist services as needed.
• Work autonomously in the community across Herefordshire, including homes, therapy suites and schools.

Person Specification

Essential – Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• Significant postgraduate experience and CPD relevant to Children’s Occupational Therapy or specialist courses (or equivalent experience).

Essential – Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge and experience of using both standardised and non‑standardised assessments.
• Computer and keyboard skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and ongoing use of OT core skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation pertaining to children.

Essential – Experience

• Experience of working with children as an Occupational Therapist.

Additional Information

• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 – a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employment Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 229‑IC‑7507221‑A
Job locations: Benet Building, Belmont, Ruckhall Lane, Belmont, Hereford, HR2 9RP

Employer: Wye Valley NHS Trust
Employer’s website: https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/