Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Job overview

Due to new investment an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team  based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

As part of this forward thinking and innovative team you will be responsible for the  development and delivery of  highly specialised Occupational Therapy services to children & young people under the care of  the regional oncology team.  As the Occupational Therapy lead in this area the post holder will be responsible for the day-to day service delivery over a variety of settings. You will provide specialist assessment, intervention and consultation, liaising with families and external agencies involved in their care. You will also be a valued member of the wider specialist OT team, providing  clinical support and education to more junior staff and become a source of expertise both locally and nationally.

We are looking for an innovative, inclusive clinician who is passionate about delivering a high-quality patient centred service, someone with advanced clinical and leadership skills, who is confident to challenge current practice and ensure that our patients receive up-to-date evidence-based treatments. In-service training programmes & staff appraisal systems are in operation to support your development to enable you to meet the demands of the post.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a highly specialised Occupational Therapy service including assessment treatment and management to maximise performance of daily occupations and enhance quality of life for children and young people under the care of the Paediatric Oncology and BMT Service.
• To be a core member of the Oncology MDT, playing a key role in the development, planning and progression of service provision.
• To act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the highly skilled management of children and young people with an oncology diagnosis.
• To provide specialist advice and clinical education to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, presenting at local and national meetings.
• To take responsibility for the daily operational delivery of the oncology service,  providing clinical leadership and direct clinical supervision to junior staff and supporting the wider Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team as required

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is a specialised tertiary centre, taking the most complex referrals from both local and national centres. We host a range of highly specialised services and have links to local universities. You will work within a therapy team with a vast amount of experience with easy access to wider teams at BRHC.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.