Job summary St. Catherine's School, College and Post 19 offers the opportunity to work in a unique specialist setting and make a difference to young people every day. This role will be based in our Post 19 provision working with young adults 19 - 25 to provide intensive occupational therapy input to students with speech, language and communication difficulties and associated conditions. Main duties of the job Working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide a holistic approach to individual students. You should be ready and willing to learn and be keen and enthusiastic to utilise your skills. You will need excellent communication skills and be comfortable in disseminating general professional information as appropriate, across a range of stakeholders. About us St Catherines is a small national charity working with children and young people with severe and lifelong speech, language and communication needs and associated difficulties. St. Catherine's is a unique place to work, staff work collaboratively with a person centred approach to ensure the best outcomes. We offer the chance to work in a supportive team with excellent progression and the opportunity to enjoy coming to work every day. Our site in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight encompasses a specialist school and sixth form and a unique Post 19 provision, intensive speech, language and occupational therapy, residential facilities and comprehensive vocational programmes. Our holistic approach ensures every student has access to high quality learning and personal development opportunities relevant to their needs. Date posted 26 September 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience Band 5 - Band 6 dependent upon experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Term time hours Reference number N0087-24-0003 Job locations St. Catherines School Grove Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1TT Job description Job responsibilities 1. To develop and provide, with support and advice, comprehensive assessment (including differential diagnosis), diagnosis, direct and indirect intervention for young adults with a variety of difficulties including fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing issues, visual perceptual issues alongside language and communication disorders and (associated disorders) taking a holistic perspective of students needs. 2. To ensure young adults are involved in goal setting and develop understanding of their strengths and needs. 3. To develop knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements for case management. 4. To provide with advice and support from clinical supervisor appropriate intervention and evaluate outcomes. 5. To work collaboratively with college and residential staff to ensure the integration of occupational therapy aims with education and residential aims. 6. To work collaboratively with college staff to ensure access for all young adults to the curriculum. 7. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures, thereby ensuring that practice is continually updated. 8. To adapt, with advice and support, practice to meet individuals circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences. 9. To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate. 10. To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct to ensure quality of care. 11. To demonstrate a developing ability to reflect on different aspects of young adults motor, sensory and visual perceptual needs and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance effectiveness in activities of daily living. 12. To provide, with support, detailed written reports as necessary to meet statutory regulation. 13. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 14. To provide advice to parents and carers regarding students progress and carry over to the home environment. To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with HCPC/RCOT professional standards and policies. To share information with others, observing data protection guidelines. To gather activity data accurately and regularly, ensuring the provision of such information promptly within guidelines. To manage and prioritise a defined caseload with support from supervisor. To participate in surveys and audits as necessary in order to enable the provision to meet its statutory requirements. To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager, which are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover. Job description Job responsibilities 1. To develop and provide, with support and advice, comprehensive assessment (including differential diagnosis), diagnosis, direct and indirect intervention for young adults with a variety of difficulties including fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing issues, visual perceptual issues alongside language and communication disorders and (associated disorders) taking a holistic perspective of students needs. 2. To ensure young adults are involved in goal setting and develop understanding of their strengths and needs. 3. To develop knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements for case management. 4. To provide with advice and support from clinical supervisor appropriate intervention and evaluate outcomes. 5. To work collaboratively with college and residential staff to ensure the integration of occupational therapy aims with education and residential aims. 6. To work collaboratively with college staff to ensure access for all young adults to the curriculum. 7. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures, thereby ensuring that practice is continually updated. 8. To adapt, with advice and support, practice to meet individuals circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences. 9. To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate. 10. To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct to ensure quality of care. 11. To demonstrate a developing ability to reflect on different aspects of young adults motor, sensory and visual perceptual needs and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance effectiveness in activities of daily living. 12. To provide, with support, detailed written reports as necessary to meet statutory regulation. 13. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 14. To provide advice to parents and carers regarding students progress and carry over to the home environment. To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with HCPC/RCOT professional standards and policies. To share information with others, observing data protection guidelines. To gather activity data accurately and regularly, ensuring the provision of such information promptly within guidelines. To manage and prioritise a defined caseload with support from supervisor. To participate in surveys and audits as necessary in order to enable the provision to meet its statutory requirements. To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager, which are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover. Person Specification Experience Essential We are happy to receive applications from NPQ's or more experienced colleagues. Qualifications Essential Relevant degree in occupational therapy HCPC Registration Person Specification Experience Essential We are happy to receive applications from NPQ's or more experienced colleagues. Qualifications Essential Relevant degree in occupational therapy HCPC Registration Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name St Catherines School Address St. Catherines School Grove Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1TT Employer's website https://www.stcatherines.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)