Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist in Bristol

The Children’s Therapy Services identify, assess, support and manage the health needs of children and young people aged 0-18 years, working closely with children and their families in health settings and family homes; and with education colleagues in early years and school settings.

As a Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist you will manage your case load independently and carry out a range of therapeutic activities. You will offer clinical expertise and use your knowledge to provide professional care, treatment, advice, guidance and support to children and young people with complex needs.

• You will manage a specialist case load independently and carry out a range of varied therapeutic activities.
• You will use your knowledge and experience to provide professional care, treatment, advice, guidance and support to referred children and young people with Complex Needs.
• You will offer clinical expertise within a specified clinical area.
• You will manage and carry your own case load within a specified clinical area.
• You will provide a safe, client centred, effective and evidence-based therapy service in the community setting.
• You will work within the Children’s Service to deliver clinical activities, supported by a robust competency framework, to children within their own home and other settings such as school/early years or a clinical environment.
• You will be part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team (MDT), which may include Paediatricians, Orthotists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Physiotherapists.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.

We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience delegating appropriately to support staff.
• Experience of providing specialist support to children with complex motor needs and/or postural management.
• Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner e.g., caseload management, prioritising cases, effective organisation and time management skills.
• Experience of setting and evaluating appropriate, individualised and relevant therapy goals/treatment plans/outcome measures.
• Experience of working with children and young people, often with Complex Needs.
• Post graduate training appropriate to the field of Children’s Occupational Therapy.
• Experience of MDT working.
• Demonstrate ability to use evidence based practice, clear care plans and outcomes measure.
• Experience of working in an emotionally stressful environment with patients with life limiting or progressive conditions.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.