Neonatal Occupational Therapist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to develop and lead occupational therapy input within our Neonatal Unit. As a specialist clinician, you will play a pivotal role in delivering developmental care and supporting infants born prematurely or with complex perinatal needs, alongside their families.

Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary neonatal team, you will provide specialist assessment, intervention, education and support for babies and families throughout their neonatal journey. You will champion family-integrated care, promote optimal developmental outcomes and help create a developmentally supportive neonatal environment.

Main duties of the job

• Providing advanced assessment and treatment for neonates with complex developmental needs.

• Leading on developmental and family-integrated care within the neonatal service.

• Supporting, educating and empowering parents and carers to actively participate in their baby's care.

• Delivering specialist training and education to the wider neonatal workforce.

• Contributing to service development, quality improvement, audit and clinical governance initiatives.

• Working collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team and neonatal network to improve developmental outcomes for babies and families.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated clinician who is passionate about neonatal care and developmental practice.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body.
• Relevant postgraduate education or training.
• Experience working as a paediatric or neonatal therapist.
• Specialist neonatal clinical knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of developmental care approaches, including Family Integrated Care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of audit and service improvement activities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Requirements

• Master's level study.
• Specialist neonatal training such as Brazelton, Bayley Scales or Prechtl qualifications.
• Membership of a relevant special interest group.
• Experience leading change or service developments.
• Research involvement and presentation experience.