This Band 6 post sits in the Paediatric Occupational Therapy team at Dingley Child Development Centre, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, as fixed-term cover for a secondment until September 2027. The therapist manages an autonomous caseload of complex inpatient and outpatient children with physical, developmental and neurological conditions, alongside clinical assessment and treatment. The post also covers other Trust locations as required and deputises for the Band 7 therapist. Applicants need post-graduate specialist experience, HCPC registration and a UK driving licence for home visits.
What the job involves
- Autonomously manage a complex caseload of inpatient and outpatient children with physical, developmental and complex neurological conditions
- Carry out specialist assessment and management of the caseload, providing clinical assessment and treatment
- Use specialist occupational therapy knowledge and clinical reasoning to advise the paediatric OT team and other healthcare staff
- Work as a member of the MDT supporting the Child Development Centre OT service, alongside the Band 7 OT and Dingley Therapy Team Lead
- Practise as a clinical specialist in paediatric OT at Dingley Child Development Centre and other Trust locations as required
- Support delivery of a high quality, effective and efficient paediatric OT service
- Support the Therapy Management team in planning and policy development for the paediatric OT team
- Deputise for the Band 7 paediatric OT as required
Qualifications
- Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- Post-graduate specialist experience, evidenced by ongoing CPD, evidence-based project work and post-graduate teaching
- Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
- Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of a broad range of paediatric conditions
- Post-graduate training in the management of conditions
Checks & eligibility
- UK driving licence, able to drive a pool car for home visits
Nice to have
- BSc in Occupational Therapy
- Specialist knowledge in a related area
- Research or audit experienceTraining and presentation skills
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Experienced Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics) - Fixed Term employer: The Methodist Church in Britain
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
