Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 848-BHC-102-25
- Employer
- Bromley Healthcare
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Phoenix Centre
- Town
- Bromley
- Salary
- £42,939 - £50,697 Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.
Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.
Job overview
Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist
Part-time- 30 hours per week ( Flexible working considered, regarding hours)
£42,939 - £50,697 Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team. An exciting opportunity has arisen, to work as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in the Children's Occupational Therapy service.
The post holder will work as part of a team, to provide a high quality occupational therapy service to children up to 19 years of age with difficulties in play, self-care and/or school occupations due to a variety of conditions.
They will plan and provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, advice and Intervention for children with functional difficulties, working closely with the multidisciplinary team, school staff and families. They will work autonomously and without direct supervision in a defined clinical area, and will be accountable for their own clinical actions.
The post holder will have experience and knowledge of equipment assessment and provision and working in Special School provisions.
The post holder will see children in a variety of settings including the Phoenix Children’s Resource Centre, children’s homes, special school provisions, mainstream schools and nurseries.
Interviews expected to be week commencing 19th May 2025
Main duties of the job
· To be responsible for a clinical caseload and to develop and provide a specialist paediatric occupational therapy service, undertaking assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, treatment, and advice.
· To carry out assessments and evaluate the child’s occupational performance through, e.g. the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments, observation, interview with parent or carer and/or parent and teacher questionnaires.
· To develop, plan and implement specialist Occupational Therapy treatment programme and strategies to enhance the child’s ability to perform everyday activities and participate in multiple environments through, e.g. verbal and written advice and recommendations, written advice sheets, individual treatment and/or group therapy.
To assess the child's need for small aids and specialist equipment ( e.g. specialist seating, bath aids and toilet aids), advise and recommend/provide appropriate equipment for use at home, pre school and school, in line with service criteria.
Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be responsible for a clinical caseload and to develop and provide a specialist paediatric occupational therapy service, undertaking assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, treatment, and advice.
To carry out assessments and evaluate the child’s occupational performance through, e.g. the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments, observation, interview with parent or carer and/or parent and teacher questionnaires.
To develop, plan and implement specialist Occupational Therapy treatment programme and strategies to enhance the child’s ability to perform everyday activities and participate in multiple environments through, e.g. verbal and written advice and recommendations, written advice sheets, individual treatment and/or group therapy.
To assess the child's need for small aids and specialist equipment ( e.g. specialist seating, bath aids and toilet aids), advise and recommend/provide appropriate equipment for use at home, pre school and school, in line with service criteria.
To review equipment, checking size and suitability as required, including completing appropriate adjustments to suit the child's changin needs in a range of performance contexts.
To work autonomously and without direct supervision in a defined clinical area, and will be accountable for their own clinical actions.
Person specification
Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Evidence of attendance at training in the area of assessment and treatment of children with functional needs
Desirable criteria
- Upper limb assessment / Interventions/splinting
- Relevant post registration specialist education – ideally sensory integration training levels 1 and 2
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualifications
- Member of the specialist section: children and young people (Royal College of Occupational Therapists)
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
- To be able to independently manage a complex caseload within a community paediatric setting
- Ability to prioritise workload and own time effectively
- To be able to assess and analyse a child’s functional abilities using standardised and non- standardised methods according to best practice, utilising activity analysis skills
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to record actions and decisions accurately and succinctly within notes and reports.
- Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, communicating with a range of professionals, children and Knowledge and experience of basic audit and quality tools Upper limb splinting Application/Interview parents in a professional and sensitive way
- Able to feedback regarding Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to both parents and children in an appropriate way and able to manage difficult conversations with empathy and tact.
- Excellent working knowledge of child development and varying conditions and the implication for Occupational Therapy.
- Able to practise using an evidence informed approach for assessments and intervention, using occupation based focus and confident in relating theory to practice.
- Current driving licence and have a vehicle to use for work/able to use public transport for visits.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and experience of basic audit and quality tools
- Upper limb splinting
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working in community NHS Paediatric practice.
- Experience in assessment, planning and delivering occupation focused intervention for children with a range of difficulties E.g. coordination difficulties, sensory processing difficulties and children with physical disabilities.
- Experience of equipment prescription and its principles in the paediatric setting.
- Experience in running training sessions for carers, clients and other Professionals.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in specialist school provision.
- Working knowledge of the SEND agenda and reforms.
- Experience in delivery of presentations or facilitating workshops.
- Experience of supervising staff and / or students as a fieldwork education
- Experience in setting up new projects / initiatives
Information Technology
Essential criteria
- Efficient computer user for all used programmes such as Microsoft office, internet, email.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of EMIS
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sheena Kirk
- Job title
- Service Lead for Children's Occupational Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 330 5777
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