ISCAN Children's Specialist Occupational Therapist
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
ISCAN Children's Specialist Occupational Therapist
Band 6
1 x 37.5 hours - Permanent
There has never been a more exciting time to join the ISCAN (Integrated Service for Children with Additional Needs) team. We are moving forward in growing our service following some recent investment for our workforce and also to enhance our Local Offer. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of resources for our new ISCAN website. In addition, the Trust are working with the team to develop some innovative approaches to redesign pathways with the goal of delivering improved care for our children and families across Tameside and Glossop.
The service provides community-based occupational therapy to children with additional and complex health needs, working closely with other professionals involved in the child's care. We are part of a multi-agency team, which includes physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and nurses; providing specialist services to children and young people 0-19 years of age, which enables plenty of scope for integrated working. Within occupational therapy we have a number of care pathways; there are opportunities to work with children with moderate to complex physical needs as well as those referred with developmental and/or neurodevelopmental conditions, such as DCD, ASD, and ADHD. We invite applicants who would like to work across all areas as well as those who have a particular field of interest. There will be an opportunity for all staff to be involved with the progression of universal and targeted levels of intervention, including the development of advice and training to educational settings.
The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated Occupational Therapist who has had significant experience of working with children and young people with additional needs. They will be committed to providing a holistic therapeutic and multi-agency approach to children and their families. Applicants will demonstrate excellent communication skills and be keen to work as a member of an integrated team.
Job Responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
* Health Professions Council Registration
* Ability to travel to different locations within Tameside and Glossop
* Post Registration qualifications in related subject areas i.e. Developmental Coordination Disorder.
* Full UK Driving License
* Access to a vehicle for work
Knowledge
* Child development and common complex conditions
* Good working knowledge of therapy processes and theoretical models
* Child Protection processes and procedures
* Early Help Assessment Framework
* Understanding of evidence-based practice and the implications for clinical practice.
* Knowledge of EMIS clinical IT System
Experience
* Significant experience of working with children with additional and/or complex needs
* Experience working collaboratively with other agencies, e.g. education, social care, voluntary sector
* Evidence of current and ongoing Continuous professional development
* Experience of managing or supervising therapy assistants and technical instructors
* Previous experience gained in NHS setting
Skills
* Communication - all ages and abilities of understanding.
* Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with different agencies
* Self-motivating
* Self-evaluating
* Ability to identify own learning needs.
* Ability to work with and empower children and adolescents of all abilities.
* Teaching and assessment skills.
* Ability to implement episodes of care.
* Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
* Developing networks with the wider community
* Ability to work under a degree of pressure
* Research, audit, and data analysis
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.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum
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