Vacancy Introduction
Are you a OT student approaching qualification or a Band 5 looking for a move into Children's OT?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 OT to join our Integrated Children's Additional Needs (ICAN) Service. We provide outcome-oriented, child and family-centred assessment and interventions to children in Leeds.
The post includes working as part of the multi-disciplinary team (Physiotherapists, Speech therapists, Health Visitors, Paediatricians and Therapy assistants) providing assessment and intervention to children aged 0-19 with a range of health needs including developmental delay, complex physical disabilities, sensory differences and Autism. You will have opportunities to work with children in clinical and home settings, nurseries and mainstream schools with some opportunities in the Specialist Inclusive Learning Centres.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills through clinical competencies, regular supervision, internal/external training and preceptorship programme. A UK driving licence and car with business use is needed.
You will:
- Hold an independent caseload, carrying out clinical assessments: telephone and face to face consultations.
- Set collaborative goals with children, families and other relevant professionals.
- Assess for a range of equipment including seating, bathing, toileting and moving and handling
- Provide support to schools including contributing to Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs)
- delegate pieces of work to our OT support worker and support students on placement within the team
- be an active participation in service development.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
For further information please contact Helen Birch h.birch@nhs.net
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
