Job overview
We are looking for a motivated therapist to join our dynamic and friendly Children’s Occupational Therapy service.
This role will be rotational across Bristol, North, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Children’s services, including nurseries, schools and health settings.
The team is part of a NHS children’s therapy service which consists of a wide range of health professionals and has strong links to both mainstream and special schools.
You will work alongside other experienced professionals to understand the needs of the children and young people who have difficulties with functional and physical skills.
The children and young people referred may have conditions such as developmental coordination disorder or cerebral palsy. The aim is to help these children and young people develop independence, functional skills, and achieve their physical potential. Supervision and training are provided regularly from within the teams.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role are to provide assessment and therapeutic interventions for infants, children and young people referred into the service. This may include assessing children for potential difficulties with handwriting, self‑care or play skills.
Following assessment you will set out interventions or recommendations and work with therapy technicians who will complete blocks of interventions.
There may be a requirement to run therapeutic group work.
You will record your work in the child’s medical notes and complete reports and contributions to Education and Health Care plans.
Regular supervision and training is expected, and you will work as part of a team while also being confident to work autonomously.
Working for our organisation
We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist healthcare services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We take pride in delivering the high standard of care we would expect for ourselves and our families.
We build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues and communities and welcome applications from all who have the skills and attributes to make a real difference.
We offer NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) salary, annual leave supplement, Stakeholder pension, a range of health and wellbeing incentives, high street discounts, and more.
Experience
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Experience of working with children and/or young people
- Experience of multi‑disciplinary working
- Experience of working with or caring for children with additional needs
- Experience of placement in a children’s Occupational Therapy team
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy recognised by the Health & Care Professions Council
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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 a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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