Senior Childrens Occupational Therapist

To deliver Occupational Therapy advice and support to enable children to participate in the full range of school activities available to them.

To deliver training to staff in school to help develop awareness of the needs of children, and advice on strategies to address this.

To produce written resources and reports.

To assess for / recommend appropriate equipment and environmental adjustments to support access to the curriculum.

To work in collaboration with senior colleagues and partners in education to agree priorities for Occupational Therapy support within identified school settings.

To complete assessments of children's needs using a range of standardised and non standardised activities.

To develop therapy programmes to enable children to access the school environment, develop their skills and participate in school based activities.

To provide advice and support to staff in school and parents, to enable therapy recommendations to be integrated into the child's daily routine.

To deliver treatment sessions on an individual or small group basis, evaluating the effectiveness of these using agreed outcome measures.

To maintain accurate clinical records and produce reports for statutory assessment where required.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Experience

Desirable: - SI related qualification; - Experience of supporting children with sensory differences within the school setting

Qualifications

Essential: - Relevant professional degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy; - Current HCPC registration; - Current UK Driving Licence

Desirable: - SI related qualification