Job Description

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic occupational therapist to join our small friendly team .



We want someone who is passionate about working with children and young people, in outpatient and community settings, including patient homes , early years settings and schools ( mainstream and specialist)



We provide care that is evidence based and delivered with the child and family at the centre.



So if you want to work as a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist as part of a multidisciplinary team with physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and support workers, please get in touch. The role is open to those who do not have extensive paediatric experience, but have transferable skills and attributes. A development post may be considered for the right candidate.



To assess children's and young peoples needs for further occupational therapy interventions and equipment.



To deliver interventions and provide specialist equipment for children and young people



To work flexibly and in an agile way to best meet the needs of the caseload.



To follow clinical pathways and procedures relating to the service .



To contribute to service governance and development.



To fulfil statutory SEND responsibilities



To act within professional boundaries and access professional development.



To ensure Occupational Therapy interventions are delivered in line with professional guidelines and evidence



To contribute to team, MDT service , OT professional , and AHP governance and development



To respond to and escalate issues, risks, adverse events, concerns and complaints as appropriate to scope of practice.



If you join us, you become a member of our friendly and supportive integrated team, with regular supervision, and opportunities for CPD, coaching and personal development. We are proud to be part of Airedale AHPs , our wider Trust family, and our extended partnerships across health, education, social care and third sector.



We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:



Cycle to Work



Travel Scheme



Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice



Onsite Nursery



Buying and Selling Annual Leave



Car Leasing



Employee Assistance Programme



Employee Health and Wellbeing



Extensive Reward Scheme



Counselling Service



Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream



Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:



Committed to Quality of Care



Compassion



Working together for patients



Improving Lives



Everyone Counts



Respect and Dignity



Got some questions before you apply? please contact us to find out more or arrange a visit.



Please see attached B6 JD and person specification.



Band 5 job description included for a development post - individual competencies to transition to B6 would be discussed as part of interview / offer.