Band 6 Locum Community Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Band 6 or 7 (2 roles)

Location: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Area: Gloucestershire NHS

Salary: £negotiable

Job Type: Locum

Contract Length: 6 months (Ongoing potential)

Service: CYPS Therapy & Specialist Nursing Services

Job Details:

Two Occupational Therapists (Band 6 or 7) required to support Children and Young People’s Services (CYPS). The roles will support both community and clinic referral pathways within the Occupational Therapy service.

Role 1 – Community Referrals (Community based with some remote working)

• Complete environmental assessments to support housing reports and minor adaptations.
• Review equipment provision for children with a range of physical disabilities and complex needs.
• Apply recommendations from postural management assessments to support appropriate equipment provision.
• Assess and review moving and handling needs and provide recommendations for equipment and care planning.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools and multidisciplinary professionals.

Role 2 – Clinic Referrals (Clinic based with some remote working)

• Carry out clinic-based or remote assessments for children with learning disabilities or coordination difficulties.
• Use clinical observation to assess functional difficulties in activities of daily living.
• Utilise standardised assessment tools where appropriate.
• Provide clear therapy advice and practical recommendations for use at home and in school settings.
• Support children and families to improve functional independence and participation.

Skills / Experience:

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience working with children and young people with physical, developmental or learning needs.
• Knowledge of equipment provision, postural management and moving and handling assessments.
• Experience completing functional assessments and providing practical recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.

Working Hours: Full time.

Code: U.006003.XNEW

Code:  U.006003.B19854