Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Neonatal OT
Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Neonatal OT
(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)
Band: Band 6Job Role: Occupational Therapist - Neonatal Experience
Location: UHL/QE Community, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Pay Rates: £22 - £25 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
Contract Duration: 05/02/2025 to 31/03/2025
About the Trust
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust provides high-quality healthcare services to the diverse communities of South East London. The Trust operates from University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, delivering specialist neonatal and paediatric care.
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Band 6 Neonatal Occupational Therapist to join the neonatal team at UHL or QE. The ideal candidate will specialise in developmental assessments and provide advanced neonatal OT services for high-risk neonates, supporting premature infants up to two years of age.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct developmental assessments for premature infants
- Deliver specialist OT interventions for high-risk neonates
- Support infants and families through early intervention strategies
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including neonatologists, physiotherapists, and speech therapists
- Provide expert advice and training to staff and parents
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development
- Experience in neonatal care within a hospital or community setting
- Proficiency in developmental assessments for premature babies
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Postgraduate qualifications in neonatal training, such as:
- NBO (Newborn Behavioral Observations)
- General Movements Assessment
- HINE (Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination)
- Sensory Baby & Sensory Beginnings
- FINE (Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education)
To apply for this role, please reply with your updated CV and job reference number BS/10092/OT2.