Children Occupational Therapist - Band 5

To provide a high quality standard of occupational therapy assessment, management, treatment and advice for a caseload of children with a wide range of developmental difficulties and/or disabilities, some of whom may have complex or multiple pathologies.

To work as an autonomous practitioner complying with the standards set by the Health & Care Professions Council, Royal College of Occupational Therapy, Croydon Health Services and the department, thereby being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.

Please see job description attached for detailed description of the roles and responsibilities for the band 5 children's occupational therapist role

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Education and Qualifications

Essential: - BSc, MSc or diploma in OT; - Registered with HCPC; - Evidence of CPD

Desirable: - Relevant postgraduate training including relevant paediatric training; - Member of the appropriate clinical interest group

Skills and Abilities

Desirable: - Commitment to staff development and training

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working with children at under-graduate or post-graduate level, or in another relevant setting

Desirable: - Previous Band 5 experience in a relevant setting; - Experience working with children with ASD, ADHD and Cerebral Palsy; - Previous community experience

Knowledge

Desirable: - Knowledge of standardised assessment and outcome measures; - Demonstrates an understanding and application of national guidelines / legislation

Other

Desirable: - Valid UK manual driving licence