Occupational Therapist (Experts at Hand) - CFHD

Job summary

Exciting Children's Occupational Therapy Opportunities in Devon!

Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapists to join our Occupational Therapy teams and innovative Experts at Hand programme.

North Devon: 0.8 WTE

These roles are embedded within CFHD's Physical and Sensory Pathway, a large multidisciplinary service bringing together Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy to improve outcomes for children and young people across Devon.

The Experts at Hand programme is an innovative model supporting children, families and educational settings through consultation, coaching, training and targeted intervention. Successful applicants will help shape this exciting service while remaining connected to established children's therapy teams.

You will join a friendly, supportive and highly skilled workforce with access to regular supervision, peer support, clinical governance and excellent learning opportunities. We are committed to developing our staff through specialist training, apprenticeships, continuing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Whether you are newly qualified or looking for your next challenge, we will support you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive. Informal discussions, team visits and shadowing opportunities are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

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)

Experience

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