Children's Occupational Therapist

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's therapy provider in Exeter is looking for an experienced Children's Occupational Therapist to join their supportive team. The successful applicant will manage a caseload of children aged 5-18, provide therapy in various settings, and collaborate with families and educational teams. A relevant degree and at least one year of experience are required. The position offers part- and full-time options, and the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• At least one year of post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload for children aged 5-18 years.
• Joint goal setting with children and families.
• Provide therapy in educational settings and homes.
• Supervise junior staff and students.

Skills

Experience working with children

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage own caseload

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Children's Occupational Therapist (Band 5/6)

We are looking for an experienced Children's Occupational Therapist (Band to be negotiated) to join our dynamic, energetic and supportiveChildren's Therapy Team in Exeter.

Working all year round is required, but part- and full-timeworking hours, at least 3 days per week, are considered.

We require the successful applicant to have at least oneyear experience of working as an Occupational Therapist post-qualification, if applyingfor a Band 5 role.

The base of this post will be at Vranch House School &Centre in Exeter.

Vranch House is a flourishing, well-respected charity,providing multidisciplinary therapy services across Devon.

The Occupational Therapy Service within the wider Therapy Service covers community outpatients aged 5-18 years in mainstream educational settings as well as providing provision to children aged 2-19 years with complex physical difficulties at Vranch House Special School.

The charity is jointly commissioned by the local ICG andDevon County Council and is the hub of the area's Neurodisability Team.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible to:

• Manage their own caseload, providing occupational therapy provision (assessment, advice, treatment and report/EHCPs & programmes etc.) to our outpatients (children aged 5-18 years) with a wide range of presentations and variety of conditions (e.g. neurological, genetic, musculoskeletal, oncology etc.) and to our pupils/patients (aged 2-19 years) at Vranch House Special School.
• Joint goal setting with the child, parent(s)/carer(s).
• Working closely with the therapy team at Vranch House, the child's family, educational team and the wider MDT.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal and written, as well as timely note keeping.
• Actioning relevant onward referrals (e.g. Wheelchair Services, OT CFHD etc.).
• Lone working as well as joint working is required (e.g. attending joint PT/OT assessments etc.)
• Offer therapy provision in the form of 121 sessions or in group settings. This may be at the child's educational setting, their home or at Vranch House Outpatient Department, based at Vranch House School & Centre. Own car and a full UK driving license are therefore required.
• Supervise more junior staff and students.

About us

Vranch House is a Children's charity, based in Exeter, thathas been providing therapies to children in Devon since the 1960's.

Today, theCharity includes Physiotherapy provision across Mid-East and North Devon and Occupational Therapy provision in Mid- and East Devon.

The children that we serve are at the center of everythingthat we do, and delivering excellent quality care in a supportive, nurtured, and happyenvironment is our constant aim.

Vranch House strives to be a dynamic, innovative, productive and conected workplace for all staff, and as a result of this has a low attritionrate, with staff often staying for decades. We are an inclusive, friendly team,and offer opportunities for staff to develop their skills and knowledge baseswhilst working for us.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint an Occupational Therapist with experience working with children. Please see attached Job Description.

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.