Rotational Children s Occupational Therapist

Rotational Children s Occupational Therapist Overview

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Community Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. The role focuses on delivering universal, targeted, and specialist interventions for children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in mainstream educational settings.

As a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will manage your own complex caseload, utilizing your specialized clinical skills to provide assessments, interventions, and coaching to families, educational staff, and other professionals. You will also play a key role in supporting and training team members, supervising students and therapy assistants, and contributing to service development through evidence-based, multi-agency projects.

Collaboration is essential in this role, as you will work closely with colleagues from various disciplines, including Speech and Language Therapy and Physiotherapy, as well as health, education, and social care professionals. You will ensure a successful multidisciplinary approach to care, providing universal and targeted advice in line with the SEND Code of Practice.

In addition to clinical duties, you will be responsible for non-clinical tasks such as service improvement initiatives and resource development, requiring strong organizational and communication skills.

To qualify for this role, candidates must be registered members of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and possess a recognized Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent. A valid Health Professions Council Licence to Practice is also required, along with evidence of continuing professional development in working with school-aged children. Clinical experience in various settings and knowledge of safeguarding procedures are essential, while good presentation skills and experience supervising others are desirable.

As part of the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, you will enjoy a supportive team environment that prioritizes patient care and values professional development. The trust is committed to increasing diversity and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

For more information about this role or to apply, please contact Beverley Werner, Operational Lead CYP Occupational Therapist, at [email protected].

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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