Senior Occupational Therapist
Job overview
Join Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) as a Senior Occupational Therapist (OT)!
At CFHD we aim to provide an innovative and integrated model of children’s community services. We are excited to invite passionate professionals to join our dedicated teams.
We are seeking a Senior OT with a focus on early childhood development. The role involves providing expert OT services to children and young people within the North Devon locality. You will also support and mentor junior and training staff, ensuring high standards in assessment, intervention, and clinical governance across the Early Child Development (ECD) pathway.
As part of our supportive community service, you’ll become a valued member of a collaborative network of specialists. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a practitioner with an interest in early years, sensory development, and complex neurodevelopmental needs.You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team supporting young children with a range of developmental, sensory, and attachment challenges.
If you're passionate about working with young children, enjoy MDT collaboration, and are eager to develop your expertise in an integrated, learning-focused environment, CFHD offers you the opportunity to grow and develop within a dynamic and supportive team.
We’d love to hear from you if you're looking for a fulfilling role in a collaborative setting!
Main duties of the job- Hold responsibility for the assessment and treatment of a caseload within a designated geographical area, ensuring competence and capability.
- Use a strengths-based approach to ensure clinical effectiveness through evidence-based interventions, goal-based, collaborative practice, and Routine Outcome Measures.
- Deliver specialist occupational therapy advice, assessment, and interventions to children and young people facing challenges in maximising occupational performance across various settings.
- Interventions may include direct therapy, coaching, training, provision of adaptive equipment as required.
- Provide early help/light touch interventions for issues such as sleep, communication, and positive behavioural support.
- Supervise/ mentor and support junior staff and students.
Working for our organisation
Why Work With Us
Join Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) and be part of a dynamic team delivering occupational therapy in the Early Child Development pathway. You'll collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to provide top-quality care to children with developmental and sensory needs.
We value compassion, inclusion, and flexibility, with a strong focus on continuous learning and recognition. Our inclusive and forward-looking culture celebrates diversity and fosters professional growth.
At CFHD, we deliver integrated health and social care services that make a real difference. Join us to grow your career and impact young lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job overview, main duties of the job, and attached job description for full details of the role and responsibilities the post entails; along with the essential and desirable criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Diploma level specialist training or experience
- Post-graduate certified courses specific to children’s needs (e.g. Sensory training; ADOS, 3di etc)
- Membership of professional body (RCOT)
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria- To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards. To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice
- Extensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and specialist approaches
- Extensive knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice such as manual handling, housing and SEND
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of Occupational Therapy therapeutic interventions for children and young people including but not inclusive to: manual handling, specialist equipment, 24-hour postural management, fine motor, sensory differences and housing adaptations.
- Research skills
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
- Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
- Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
- It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references
If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.