Associate Practitioner Occupational Therapy (APOT)

• The successful candidate will support theChildren's Occupational Therapistsin all aspects of their work and in addition to this, they will have their own responsibilities to provide advice and support to children and young people and their families.
• They will provide intervention as directed by members of the team with service users both in a clinic setting, schools, nurseries and within the patient's own homes.There will be an Induction, training, and the opportunity to develop and expand on your existing skills and knowledge.
• The successful candidates will have regular supervision.
• The APOT is a keyrole within theservice,and the successful candidate will need to have the skills and knowledgeto be able to work with a range of other agencies e.g. Physiotherapy,Education, Social Care and other providers within the area and the wider community, asappropriate.
• The ability to commute within the Trust's geographical area, with access to an appropriate means of transport is essential. The successful applicants will have excellent computer skills and engagement skills.
• The role may be eligible for recruitment incentives, please liaise with the recruiting manager for further detail.

Essential

• Knowledge of the relevant local and national drivers/legislation that impact service area
• Knowledge of working in clinical area
• Diploma or equivalent appropriate qualification, e.g. foundation degree; or NVQ3 level qualification plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level

Essential

• Experience of working within a health care setting and providing occupational therapy interventions as delegated.
• Experience of facilitating individual and group interventions
• Experience and knowledge of occupational therapy assessments

Essential

• Effective communication, interpersonal, organisational and clinical skills
• Evidence of engagement with patients experiencing complex needs
• Motivated and ability to work without direct supervision, prioritising own workload and using own initiative
• understanding the limit of the job role and responsibilities
• able to work as effective and flexible member of a team