The successful candidate will join the Children’s Integrated Therapy Team, supporting the delivery of specialist Occupational Therapy services for children and young people with a wide range of needs, including those with complex disabilities.
Working as a trained and supported practitioner, the post holder will manage a designated caseload and deliver, monitor and adapt therapy programmes to meet the individual needs of children and young people across a variety of settings, including homes, clinics and schools.
Following appropriate training, they will undertake assessments for children with a range of conditions and contribute to the development of personalised intervention plans.
The role also includes supporting and leading training sessions, preparing clinical resources, utilising IT systems and software to enhance clinical practice, and undertaking associated administrative duties. In addition, the post holder will work with specialist equipment to support children, young people and their families.
Regular clinical supervision and professional support will be provided by a qualified Occupational Therapist, ensuring opportunities for ongoing learning and development.
The post holder will work closely with Local Therapy Teams to deliver an efficient, high-quality, evidence-based service that is centred on the needs and goals of children and young people. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues, including parents, carers and school staff, and play an integral role in delivering provision recommended within Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
The successful candidate will provide ongoing support to children and young people on a designated caseload, delivering therapy programmes and interventions with increasing independence and under the guidance of qualified therapists as required.
They will manage and prioritise their workload across a range of settings, including homes, clinics and schools, supporting children and young people with complex disabilities and health needs. The role involves carrying out observations and assessments, adapting activities to meet individual needs, and contributing to therapy plans and reviews.
The post holder will work within departmental guidelines to deliver therapy programmes, run groups and complete screening tools, while maintaining accurate clinical records and providing regular feedback to therapists.
They will work collaboratively with families, carers and other professionals, sharing advice and information to support the care and development of children and young people and help achieve the best possible outcomes.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
