Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist

at  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Band 6, Full-time 37.5 hours
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our team for an OT with children’s OT experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced OT to join our well established and innovative Children’s OT service that combines the traditional roles of both health and social services children’s OT. We have recently relocated to a modern purpose built Children’s Development Centre (CDC) promoting MDT working and shared working spaces.
Proposed Interview Date: 6th June 2024
The post will provide OT services to children with a wide range of disabilities. OT services will include the full range of OT input required by the children on your caseload in their homes, nurseries, schools and respite placements within Croydon.
Along with clinical work the post holder will also supervise more junior members of the team and OT students on placements and assist with and lead on service developments. Regular supervision and support will be provided.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience working with children with disabilities in a community OT setting
• A valid UK manual driving license
  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
  Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
  Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
  Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of both occupational therapy positions

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