Job Description
Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our paediatric occupational therapy team at The Grove. This role provides a rewarding opportunity to work independently while delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the equipment pathway for children and young people.
As an Occupational Therapist within the paediatric occupational therapy team, you will play a vital role in delivering expert clinical support to children and young people. With a focus on the equipment pathway, you will work closely with colleagues across health, education, and social care to ensure services run efficiently and meet service users' needs. Your work will contribute significantly to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
- Undertake clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner under the guidance of the clinical service lead.
- Develop and implement high standards of clinical care that are needs-led, compliant with national guidance, and positively received by service users.
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of service users and implement tailored treatment plans.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to work independently and deliver expert clinical care as an autonomous practitioner.
- Proven experience in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating occupational therapy treatments for a specialist caseload.
- Skilled in managing the acquisition and provision of paediatric occupational therapy equipment, ensuring effective collaboration with schools and local authorities.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful impact by improving the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Enjoy a competitive salary within Band 7, alongside NHS benefits and opportunities for professional development.
- Be part of an inclusive and supportive organisation committed to your growth and the delivery of equitable services for diverse communities.
See job description for further details of requirements.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Working for Us
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
For further information please contact Miriam Antoniou
Miriam.antoniou@nelft.nhs.uk
