Senior Occupational Therapist Experts at Hand – CFHD

Senior Occupational Therapist Experts at Hand – CFHD Overview

We are excited to announce opportunities for Senior Occupational Therapists within the Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) program. We are looking for experienced and motivated professionals to join our innovative Experts at Hand initiative, with positions available in Exeter and East Devon.

The successful candidates will be part of a well-established multidisciplinary team within CFHD’s Physical and Sensory Pathway, which integrates Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Speech and Language Therapy to enhance outcomes for children and young people across Devon. You will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering a progressive model of care through consultation, coaching, training, and targeted interventions, while maintaining connections with existing children’s therapy services.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage assessment, clinical reasoning, intervention planning, and the management of a specialized caseload.
• Conduct specialized occupational therapy assessments and provide advice and interventions in home, educational, and community settings.
• Collaborate with children, families, educational institutions, and partner organizations using strengths-based, goal-oriented, and evidence-based methodologies.
• Assist schools by offering consultation, coaching, modeling strategies, training, and capacity-building activities.
• Implement and assess targeted interventions based on evidence-based practices and routine outcome measures.
• Offer expert advice on equipment, environmental modifications, and statutory occupational therapy responsibilities when necessary.
• Work independently while managing clinical risks and complexities.
• Contribute to service development, quality enhancement, and the ongoing evolution of the Experts at Hand model.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and support to Band 4 and Band 5 staff, assistants, and students.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration, workforce development, and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Adapt work across various localities and service areas to meet service demands.

Requirements:

• Possess a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC.
• Have diploma-level specialist training or relevant experience.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess extensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy models and specialized approaches.
• Understand legislation affecting clinical practice, including manual handling and SEND.
• Have experience with a variety of therapeutic interventions for children and young people.
• Be familiar with a range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools suitable for the pediatric population.
• Utilize evidence-based practices and outcome measures effectively.
• Have a well-developed understanding of SEND legislation.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from £39,959 to £48,117 per year, pro rata.
• Permanent contract with opportunities for full-time, part-time, and flexible working arrangements.
• Access to a supportive multidisciplinary team with supervision and peer support.
• Professional leadership and development opportunities.
• Involvement in service development and leadership experiences.

We encourage informal discussions, visits, and shadowing opportunities for interested candidates. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you!

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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