Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

• maintain a high degree of professionalism when working in settings with a highly emotive atmosphere with multi-disciplinary Teams
• demonstrate extensive knowledge and skills of sensory processing differences for children and young people.
• be flexible in their approach and have resilience under pressure
• work both in a team environment and autonomously
• demonstrate a high level of knowledge and understanding of working with children, young people, families and schools.
• Demonstrate a high level knowledge and experience of implementing reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices
• demonstrate Neuroaffirmitive practices

• regular clinical and professional supervision from within the clinical team
• personal development planning and continuing professional development
• involvement in service development including undertaking clinical audits, project work and service forums
• opportunities to provide clinical supervision and line management where appropriate.

• You'll find the organisation is a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
• Recent NHS staff survey results reflect a positive and inclusive working culture at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, with staff highlighting supportive leadership strong teamwork and a commitment to staff well being and development.
• Our staff are proud to be Pioneering, Caring and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
• We put our children, Young people , their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
• We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
• We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

Essential

• Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Very experienced in working with children and young people with sensory processing differences
• Very experienced in supporting with children, young people and their families with occupational performance challenges.
• Extensive experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Independent and autonomous clinician
• The right to live and work in the UK

Desirable

• It is desirable for staff to hold/be working towards a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)