Job Description

We are recruiting to a full- time B5 post in our Community Paediatric OT Service. The post holder will be based in Ipswich, and cover community patches across a wider geographical area; much of the post holders working week will be spent working in the community.



We are looking for an OT who is keen to develop their skills in paediatrics within a supportive team (Band 5). We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who is keen to gain valuable experience or develop further in the exciting field of paediatrics, and be a part of our well established Occupational Therapy team. The successful candidate will join our large and supportive Occupational Therapy team using a person centred, occupation based approach, committed to delivering high quality intervention.



The role will initially focus on supporting children and young people whose sensory difficulties have a significant impact on occupation and function.



The post holder will be based with other OTs and work within a multi-disciplinary team and other therapy services to deliver OT pathways and packages of care.



We continue to review and develop our clinical care pathways with active staff involvement, and value evidence informed practice and outcome measures.

The post holder will:

Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments of children, and prioritise, plan and develop a programme of OT intervention using a client centred approach in accordance with our clinical pathways, and with supervision and support from a Band 7 therapist.



Set clear functional goals in consultation with parents/ teachers,



Empower parents and carers in understanding the nature of their child's disability or dysfunction, the impact it has on behaviour and function and the activities and strategies they can use in the daily routines at home to develop their child's play and functional abilities



We offer a strong internal supervision structure with regular CPD and training opportunities, including access to external courses.



The successful candidate will need good communication skills and a strong desire to work in community paediatrics, with relevant experience preferred



The successful applicant must have an OT degree and be registered with the HCPC and the post is subject to a DBS check.



Applications will be considered for part time working / job share, please call to discuss.



#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community



We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.



The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.



Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.



We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.



With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.



We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.



Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?



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STAFF CAR PARKING



Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 - 18:30.



For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.



This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete "on call" duties within their role.



The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.