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, school’s and health settings.
The team is part of an NHS children’s therapy service which consists of a wide range of health professionals and which 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 and their functional skills and to meet their physical potential. Supervision and training is valued and provided regularly from within the teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide assessment and therapeutic interventions for infants, children or young people referred into the service; this may include assessing children for potential difficulties with handwriting, self-care or play skills.
- Set out interventions or recommendations following assessment and ensure they are followed through, or work with therapy technicians who will complete blocks of interventions.
- Run therapeutic group work when required.
- Record work in the child’s medical notes and complete reports and contributions to Education and Health care plans.
- Attend regular supervision and training and work as part of a team whilst also being confident to work autonomously.
Benefits
- NHS Agenda for Change salary, terms and conditions and the NHS pension scheme.
- Annual leave supplement, stakeholder pension.
- Health and wellbeing incentives, high street discounts.
- Other benefits as per attached benefits leaflet.
About Sirona care & health
Sirona care & health is 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 a high standard of care for ourselves and our families.
We build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, people and communities. We welcome applications from all who feel they have the skills and attributes to make a real difference.
Contact
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Ian Chinnery, Job title: Children’s OT Team Lead, Email: ian.chinnery@nhs.net, Telephone: 07787685725
- Charlotte Clarke, Email: charlotte.clake26@nhs.net, Telephone: 07790882469
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