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Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-2813WCY-C
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Rainbow Centre
Town
Ashford
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/04/2024 23:59

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Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Children and Young People’s Therapy Team in Ashford.  

Situated in Kent, the Garden of England,  Ashford  has easy access to London and is close to the university city of Canterbury, which is vibrant and lively with a theatre, bars and restaurants as well as many historic sites. Folkestone and Dover are close by,  giving easy access to Europe via the Channel Tunnel, Dover ferry port and the Eurostar.

 

 

Main duties of the job

We encourage an evidenced based, outcome focused approach to meeting the needs of our service users. We provide assessment and intervention based on a child’s individual need regardless of their age (0-19 years).

During the Pandemic we have worked flexibly to meet the needs of our children and young people whilst keeping staff safe. Our modernised IT offer has allowed us to develop flexible working between office and home.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people.

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 2 year's post qualification experience
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant paediatric experience at undergraduate/post graduate level

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC registration

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of relevant post graduate training in paediatrics

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of being involved with clinical audit/service improvement

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to be able to assess for and prescribe specialist equipment for children/young people with complex presentations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Julie Hammond
Job title
Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07815649189
Additional information

 Sonia Sivyer (Team Leader)  and/or Louise Bailey (Team Leader)

07815649191                                              07815 649186

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