Children's Occupational Therapist

Overview

Are you passionate about enabling children to participate in all areas of life as best they can? Do you want to develop your specialist skills within paediatrics? Then NELFT North East London Foundation Trust would love to hear from you!

This post is suitable for a Band 5 Occupational Therapists with relevant experience and ready for promotion or a Band 6 looking for a new challenge.

As a result of internal promotion, NELFT North East London Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Occupational Therapist to join NELFT North East London Foundation Trust's growing team in Children's Community Occupational Therapy in Waltham Forest, London. NELFT North East London Foundation Trust's current team of 8.8 whole time equivalent (WTE) qualified clinical staff has a vacancy for a part-time Band 6. NELFT North East London Foundation Trust would be delighted to consider applicants who are keen to be part of NELFT North East London Foundation Trust's journey as NELFT North East London Foundation Trust continue to provide and develop NELFT North East London Foundation Trust's services for children and young people.

Main Duties of the Job

You will have the opportunity to experience and develop skills in different areas within the service and will be working in a variety of settings including clinics, schools, nurseries, and family homes.

The Children's Occupational Therapy Team is based in a purpose-built centre, co-located with many other health and local authority children's services in Waltham Forest. Therapists have good access to clinical space and close working relations with the multi-disciplinary teams. NELFT North East London Foundation Trust is currently offering both virtual and face-to-face appointments. The successful applicant will work closely with colleagues in Health, Education, and Social Services. Specialist opportunities exist to work within the Child Development Team and delivering parent/carer training.

Support and Development

There is a well-established appraisal system and a commitment to support staff to develop leadership and clinical skills through regular supervision and internal and external training opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Good knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
• Post registration experience in at least one of the following clinical settings: Children's Services Community Setting Neurology

Personal and Professional Qualities

• To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
• Flexible approach to work
• Excellent time management skills including an ability to prioritise workload

About NELFT

NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, which will include mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at NELFT North East London Foundation Trust's head office in Rainham, Essex.

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.