Job summary Job Advert Band 7 Children's Occupational Therapy West Lea Special Needs School post Hrs: Part time ,18.75hrs/week. Contract: Permanent Job Overview We are a dynamic, friendly OT team who report high levels of job satisfaction. We offer a professionally led service with direct support from an OT Clinical Lead Specialist, monthly in-service team training, effective supervision and External Training opportunities through the Trust. An exciting opportunity has risen for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist who wishes to develop specialist skills in Paediatrics within a supportive team. We are looking for a creative, friendly and enthusiastic OT to join our established Children's Team. We are located within easy commuter links from central London/Hertfordshire. This is a OT post based at West Lea Special School. West Lea School has students aged 4 to 19 with special educational needs, This is a new OT post, and you will have the chance to develop the service provision across West Lea School. The role will include staff/parent training and class-based provision as well as specialist individual work. You will also be providing OT support to West Lea School families in the school holidays. Main duties of the job Main duties To work within West Lea School to develop and provide Occupational Therapy. To develop and provide Occupational Therapy services for pupils who attend West Lea Special Educational needs school To provide high quality child centred, occupationally focused assessment and intervention to students and their families. To work with the school Leadership team to plan and develop the OT service into West Lea School working at a Universal, Targeted and Specialist level. To supervise and appraise junior staff and contribute to the local staff training programme. The successful candidate will be committed to occupationally focused, family centred and evidence-based care. About us North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches. We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities. Take a tour of our hospital here Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year pro rata per annum inclusive of HCAs Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 393-NMUH-1946 Job locations Cedar House St Michael's Site Enfield EN2 0JB Job description Job responsibilities To manage a school caseload of young people with a range of needs including those with complex disabilities, providing occupationally focused assessment and intervention. To work with the West Lea school team to develop a high quality, evidence-based service provision into West Lea school. This will include staff training and Universal and Targeted provision as well as Specialist support. To provide both home and school-based OT input to the students in West Lea school focusing on occupational areas of need and preparing students for adulthood. To set occupationally focused intervention goals with children and young people and/or their parents/carers and schools that are child centred and agreed by the child/young person and/or their parents/carers and school staff. To set and maintain high standards of clinical practice, which is evidence based, and includes outcome measures to monitor achievement of person-centred goals and whole class approaches. To work alongside teaching staff to provide class based targeted intervention packages of care. To work within an occupational frame of reference. To demonstrate the ability to analyse the interplay of the child, environment and activity when assessing the childs level of functioning and identifying appropriate strategies and intervention to facilitate and enhance participation in self-care, school and play/leisure. To devise and manage a specialised treatment plan individual to a childs presenting condition through: occupationally focused intervention, school equipment provision (as appropriate), school and parental support & training, advice & strategies and programmes. To form productive relationships with parents/carers who may be under stress. To advise and teach parents/carers and school staff of children with additional needs on appropriate on-going Occupational Therapy management programmes. To develop integrated support plans with schools, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure effective management in achieving the best care for the child. To work as part of the core OT service in the delivery of training and workshop programmes to educational establishments, to best help children achieve outcomes within inclusive facilities. Job description Job responsibilities To manage a school caseload of young people with a range of needs including those with complex disabilities, providing occupationally focused assessment and intervention. To work with the West Lea school team to develop a high quality, evidence-based service provision into West Lea school. This will include staff training and Universal and Targeted provision as well as Specialist support. To provide both home and school-based OT input to the students in West Lea school focusing on occupational areas of need and preparing students for adulthood. To set occupationally focused intervention goals with children and young people and/or their parents/carers and schools that are child centred and agreed by the child/young person and/or their parents/carers and school staff. To set and maintain high standards of clinical practice, which is evidence based, and includes outcome measures to monitor achievement of person-centred goals and whole class approaches. To work alongside teaching staff to provide class based targeted intervention packages of care. To work within an occupational frame of reference. To demonstrate the ability to analyse the interplay of the child, environment and activity when assessing the childs level of functioning and identifying appropriate strategies and intervention to facilitate and enhance participation in self-care, school and play/leisure. To devise and manage a specialised treatment plan individual to a childs presenting condition through: occupationally focused intervention, school equipment provision (as appropriate), school and parental support & training, advice & strategies and programmes. To form productive relationships with parents/carers who may be under stress. To advise and teach parents/carers and school staff of children with additional needs on appropriate on-going Occupational Therapy management programmes. To develop integrated support plans with schools, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure effective management in achieving the best care for the child. To work as part of the core OT service in the delivery of training and workshop programmes to educational establishments, to best help children achieve outcomes within inclusive facilities. Person Specification EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential Extensive postgraduate clinical experience of Occupational Therapy Extensive relative experience and practise in Children's Occupational Therapy. Extensive experience of working with Children and Young People (CYP) with SEND including children with learning disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and mild to moderate physical disabilities. Strong desire to work within a special school setting. Good knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy A good understanding of the importance of evidence base practice and how it applies to clinical practice Sound knowledge of child development and childhood occupations Experience of child centred practice and goal setting with families and school staff Experience of working closely with the Education sector including school staff within a special school setting. Experience in completing Education Health Care assessments and writing good quality EHCP reports. Specialist knowledge & application of OT Assessments (Standardised and Non-Standardised) & Interventions relevant to client group. Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches relevant to clinical area (e.g. Co-Op, Parent Coaching) Understanding and practical experience of using outcome measures Extensive experience of working within a Multi-Agency Team Experience of service development. Ability to incorporate principles of Clinical Governance into day to day workload. Experience in supervising & teaching junior staff & Students Understanding of risks involved in work in the community and clinical settings Well established knowledge of national policies, procedures and legislation relevant to Children's Occupational therapy (including Safeguarding). An excellent awareness of current issues and developments within the NHS and Education and how this relates to and impacts on service delivery. Good understanding of The SEND Code of Practice, Education Health Care Plans and the legislation that supports them. Desirable Extensive experience of working in Special School setting Experience in high level clinical audit. Good Knowledge CMOP-E and COPM Leadership & first line management experience Experience of developing training packages for school staff Clinical competency in regards to assessing for Specialist School Seating. PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential Ability to meet the demands of the post including possible out of borough travel Ability to work sensitively with a multicultural and diverse population with a commitment to non-discriminatory practice Demonstrate a strong commitment to family centred care and co-production. Thorough understanding of own personal development and learning needs Evidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member OTHER REQUIREMENTSoAbility to work and travel across multiple school campuses Essential Ability to work and travel across multiple school campuses Desirable Clean driving licence Vehicle owner. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member Ability to organise & respond effectively to complex information. Excellent analytical and critical appraisal skills. OT expertise in the management of service users with highly complex/special needs, utilizing advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills to plan treatment Ability to laterally think and problem solve Ability to effectively promote self and the OT profession. Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Clinical leadership and supervision skills Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workloads within a busy and pressured environment Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with potentially emotional or aggressive clients/carers Good computer literacy skills Ability to keep accurate documentation Excellent presentation & training skills. Appraisal skills Team leadership skills Desirable Excellent presentation & training skills. Appraisal skills Team leadership skills EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential Dip. COT or BSc OT or international equivalent HCPC registered Occupational Therapist Evidence of Continued Professional Development Desirable Member of BAOT Manual Handling C.P.R. Fieldwork Education Certificate Relevant courses and/or experience equivalent to Master's level Person Specification EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential Extensive postgraduate clinical experience of Occupational Therapy Extensive relative experience and practise in Children's Occupational Therapy. Extensive experience of working with Children and Young People (CYP) with SEND including children with learning disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and mild to moderate physical disabilities. Strong desire to work within a special school setting. Good knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy A good understanding of the importance of evidence base practice and how it applies to clinical practice Sound knowledge of child development and childhood occupations Experience of child centred practice and goal setting with families and school staff Experience of working closely with the Education sector including school staff within a special school setting. Experience in completing Education Health Care assessments and writing good quality EHCP reports. Specialist knowledge & application of OT Assessments (Standardised and Non-Standardised) & Interventions relevant to client group. Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches relevant to clinical area (e.g. Co-Op, Parent Coaching) Understanding and practical experience of using outcome measures Extensive experience of working within a Multi-Agency Team Experience of service development. Ability to incorporate principles of Clinical Governance into day to day workload. Experience in supervising & teaching junior staff & Students Understanding of risks involved in work in the community and clinical settings Well established knowledge of national policies, procedures and legislation relevant to Children's Occupational therapy (including Safeguarding). An excellent awareness of current issues and developments within the NHS and Education and how this relates to and impacts on service delivery. Good understanding of The SEND Code of Practice, Education Health Care Plans and the legislation that supports them. Desirable Extensive experience of working in Special School setting Experience in high level clinical audit. Good Knowledge CMOP-E and COPM Leadership & first line management experience Experience of developing training packages for school staff Clinical competency in regards to assessing for Specialist School Seating. PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential Ability to meet the demands of the post including possible out of borough travel Ability to work sensitively with a multicultural and diverse population with a commitment to non-discriminatory practice Demonstrate a strong commitment to family centred care and co-production. Thorough understanding of own personal development and learning needs Evidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member OTHER REQUIREMENTSoAbility to work and travel across multiple school campuses Essential Ability to work and travel across multiple school campuses Desirable Clean driving licence Vehicle owner. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member Ability to organise & respond effectively to complex information. Excellent analytical and critical appraisal skills. OT expertise in the management of service users with highly complex/special needs, utilizing advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills to plan treatment Ability to laterally think and problem solve Ability to effectively promote self and the OT profession. Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Clinical leadership and supervision skills Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workloads within a busy and pressured environment Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with potentially emotional or aggressive clients/carers Good computer literacy skills Ability to keep accurate documentation Excellent presentation & training skills. Appraisal skills Team leadership skills Desirable Excellent presentation & training skills. Appraisal skills Team leadership skills EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential Dip. COT or BSc OT or international equivalent HCPC registered Occupational Therapist Evidence of Continued Professional Development Desirable Member of BAOT Manual Handling C.P.R. Fieldwork Education Certificate Relevant courses and/or experience equivalent to Master's level 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust Address Cedar House St Michael's Site Enfield EN2 0JB Employer's website https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)