Occupational Therapist

Seashell Trust

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Job summary

We have a really exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our expert team working at practising level or advanced specialist level. This position is within our highly skilled and knowledgeable Occupational Therapy team within our CQC registered Health dept. OT is an integral part of the clinical Health Team at Seashell, working closely with our Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Audiology and Nursing teams as well as with Assistive Technologists, Education and Care services. We have ambitious plans to develop early assessment and intervention services for children and young people with complex needs. We are looking to further enhance our workforce to enable us to continue to grow our innovative Occupational Therapy service. Seashells strategic plan places strong emphasis on the development of innovative therapy support and early assessment and intervention services.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will deliver occupational therapy to a caseload of children and young people with a range of complex needs. This is a very rewarding post allowing autonomy in developing person focussed, meaningful intervention in line with other specialists within the multi-disciplinary team. You will be involved in skill development throughout the child or young persons journey at Seashell, allowing time to build a therapeutic relationship with them and all those involved in their care.The role will involve working with individuals to develop independence and life skills, the assessment and support of individuals with sensory processing needs and providing holistic intervention supporting engagement in activities of daily living. There is huge potential within this post for creativity and professional development. The post holder will support service development and new initiatives alongside clinical governance agendas for the OT service under the guidance of the OT Lead. The successful applicant will also demonstrate leadership and management skills to be able to support Occupational Therapists across the team to further develop their clinical skills.

About us

Here at Seashell, we provide education and care for children and young adults with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties/disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism. Our benefits: Pension scheme, life assurance, on site gym, employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, on site counselling, cycle scheme, free parking and lots more! We offer excellent career development opportunities with performance related pay to progress your salary depending on qualifications, training and experience.

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,569 to £48,804 a year (DOE) plus excellent benefits

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0319-24-0003

Job locations

Seashell Trust

Stanley Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 6RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Requirements: Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification e.g. BSc or MSc Evidence of continued professional development Registered member of British Association of Occupational Therapists Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience of working as an Occupational Therapist with children and/or young people with profound and complex learning disabilities and physical disabilities Experience of Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy assessment and treatment preferred Experience of/interested in the management and/or clinical supervision of qualified professionals

Job description

Job responsibilities

Requirements: Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification e.g. BSc or MSc Evidence of continued professional development Registered member of British Association of Occupational Therapists Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience of working as an Occupational Therapist with children and/or young people with profound and complex learning disabilities and physical disabilities Experience of Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy assessment and treatment preferred Experience of/interested in the management and/or clinical supervision of qualified professionals

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification e.g. BSc or MSc
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Registered member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
  • Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Experience of working as an Occupational Therapist with children and/or young people with profound and complex learning disabilities and physical disabilities
  • Experience of/interested in the management and/or clinical supervision of qualified professionals

Desirable

  • Experience of Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy assessment and treatment preferred
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification e.g. BSc or MSc
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Registered member of British Association of Occupational Therapists
  • Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Experience of working as an Occupational Therapist with children and/or young people with profound and complex learning disabilities and physical disabilities
  • Experience of/interested in the management and/or clinical supervision of qualified professionals

Desirable

  • Experience of Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy assessment and treatment preferred

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Seashell Trust

Address

Seashell Trust

Stanley Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 6RQ


Employer's website

https://www.seashelltrust.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Seashell Trust

Address

Seashell Trust

Stanley Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 6RQ


Employer's website

https://www.seashelltrust.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment

Ciara Conway

recruitment@seashelltrust.org.uk

01615290407

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,569 to £48,804 a year (DOE) plus excellent benefits

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0319-24-0003

Job locations

Seashell Trust

Stanley Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 6RQ


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