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Children's Occupational Therapist B5 (East)

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Exeter

AI generated summary

  • You must deliver evidence-based assessments, treatments, and training for children, work within your competencies, and engage in student placements and preceptorship for skill development.
  • You will assess, diagnose, and treat children’s daily living challenges, deliver training, support service user participation, and may conduct statutory assessments for equipment and adaptations.

Requirements

  • Using a strength-based approach; ensure clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-based interventions, goal-based, collaborative practice and routine outcome measures.
  • Provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a case load within a designated geographical area, within own level of competence and capability.
  • Deliver occupational therapy advice and interventions to a client group of children and young people experiencing a range of difficulties in completing activities for daily living.
  • Support the delivery of training to the wider workforce and parents as part of a team.
  • Participate in the provision of student placements as appropriate according to skills and experience.
  • To promote and support participation of service users across the service.
  • For some job holders, part of the role will include statutory assessment and intervention for the local authority such as specialist equipment and environmental adaptations.
  • Work under a designated supervisor, who will be a senior member of staff; to provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a caseload within capability and competency.
  • Have a named mentor who will provide regular support throughout the probationary year.
  • Work towards achieving specific and realistic competencies.
  • Access the trust preceptorship programme.
  • Expect to achieve autonomy by the end of the first year.

Responsibilities

  • Using a strength-based approach; ensure clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-based interventions, goal-based, collaborative practice and routine outcome measures.
  • Provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a case load within a designated geographical area, within own level of competence and capability.
  • Deliver occupational therapy advice and interventions to a client group of children and young people experiencing a range of difficulties in completing activities for daily living.
  • Support the delivery of training to the wider workforce and parents as part of a team.
  • Participate in the provision of student placements as appropriate according to skills and experience.
  • To promote and support participation of service users across the service.
  • For some job holders, part of the role will include statutory assessment and intervention for the local authority such as specialist equipment and environmental adaptations.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Children's Occupational Therapist Band 5 (B5).

Where is this position located?

The position is based within the East locality, which includes Exeter, Exmouth, and the Mid Devon countryside.

What type of service is Children and Family Health Devon?

Children and Family Health Devon provides an integrated, coordinated support model for children, young people, and families, focusing on collaboration with education, health, social care, and voluntary sector services.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

Candidates should be newly qualified practitioners or have relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy.

Will there be support for newly qualified practitioners?

Yes, newly qualified practitioners will work under the supervision of a designated senior staff member, have a named mentor, and access a preceptorship programme.

What is the main focus of the role?

The main focus is to provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children and young people with difficulties in completing activities for daily living, using evidence-based interventions.

Is there a training component associated with this position?

Yes, the role includes supporting the delivery of training to the wider workforce and parents as part of a team.

How can I get more information about this position?

For more information, you can contact Eleanor Elms, the Clinical Team Manager (OT), via email at e.elms@nhs.net or by phone at 07971 246 013.

What qualities do the service users expect from staff?

Service users expect staff to be understanding, patient, respectful, trustworthy, and to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way.

Is experience required for this role?

Experience can vary; however, newly qualified practitioners will be provided with appropriate supervision and mentorship to develop their competencies.

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Better health and care for all

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5001-10,000
Employees
1948
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a healthcare organisation in the UK that provides a wide range of medical and community services. This includes hospital care, community health services, adult social care, and mental health support across Torbay and South Devon. The Trust's mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care, ensuring patients and their families receive seamless, integrated support. Their purpose is to improve the health and well-being of the local community by offering personalised, patient-centred care.