Job summary Band 7 Children's Occupational Therapy Job Advert Job Overview We are a friendly, supportive, OT team who report high levels of job satisfaction. We offer a professionally led service with direct support from an OT Clinical Lead Specialist, good working relationships with the MDT, monthly in-service team training, effective supervision and External Training opportunities through the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist who wishes to develop specialist skills in Paediatrics within a dynamic team. We are looking for a creative, friendly and enthusiastic OT to join our established Children's Team. We are located near Enfield Town, with easy commuter links from central London/Hertfordshire. You will work within the service visiting children and young people in mainstream and special school settings providing their OT as specified in their EHCP's and assessing new children referred to SEN OT. You will also hold a small community caseload as well as having the opportunity to facilitate training and groups sessions to schools and families. The service is committed to evidence-based input and offer CO-OP, M-CIMT, Parent Coaching & Community leisure groups within our pathways of care. Part time, job share or term time only will be considered. Main duties of the job To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service to children aged 0-25 years referred to the SEN OT by Enfield Local Educational Authority Special Educational Needs Service. To be responsible for a defined caseload of children with specified OT in their EHCP within mainstream schools/nurseries as well as home educated children, out of borough provision and specified settings if requested. To provide second opinions on EHCP OT provision as requested by Enfield SEN and to take the lead in SEN Tribunals where OT is contested. To lead on the development of quality EHCP assessments and provision within the OT team and develop clinical expertise within this specialist area. To work closely with SEN caseworkers/SEN team and provide a link between the two services. To contribute to and lead on aspects of planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Children's Occupational Therapy Service. To contribute to and lead on specified service improvements in relation to the SEN OT post and quality initiatives within the team. To provide high quality child centred, occupationally focused assessment and intervention to disabled children and children with additional needs. To support the team with implementing evidence-based treatment approaches and good practice guidelines in relation to SEN. 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 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 391-NMUH-7081424-A Job locations Cedar House Gater Drive Enfield EN2 0JB Job description Job responsibilities To manage the SEN OT caseload of children and young people with a range of needs including those with complex disabilities, providing occupationally focused assessment and intervention. To act as an expert advisor and practitioner in Childrens OT providing second opinions if OT provision in an EHCP is contested. Be the Lead OT for SEND appeals and tribunal legal processes, with specialist knowledge of complex cases within an educational context. To work closely with the SEN Team by contributing to appeals as a an expert witness where OT provision is contested To develop and maintain specialist knowledge of the EHCP process and appropriate legislation, to become the lead on EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice within the OT team. To work with the Clinical Lead OT on quality assurance regarding OT input into EHCPs. Specifically developing the quality of the OT teams EHCP assessments and reports. Be the point of contact for the SEN Team for OT queries and advice in relation to OT provision in EHCPs. Upon agreement with the Local Authority and OT clinical lead, to hold a community caseload to ensure continuation of CPD for the SEN Post holder; at these times, part of the SEN OT caseload will be covered by NHS OT. Provision of highly specialist advice and intervention for a client group with complex physical, social, mental health and cognitive disabilities. To set occupationally focused intervention goals with children and/or their parents/carers and schools that are child centred and agreed by the child 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. 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. Job description Job responsibilities To manage the SEN OT caseload of children and young people with a range of needs including those with complex disabilities, providing occupationally focused assessment and intervention. To act as an expert advisor and practitioner in Childrens OT providing second opinions if OT provision in an EHCP is contested. Be the Lead OT for SEND appeals and tribunal legal processes, with specialist knowledge of complex cases within an educational context. To work closely with the SEN Team by contributing to appeals as a an expert witness where OT provision is contested To develop and maintain specialist knowledge of the EHCP process and appropriate legislation, to become the lead on EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice within the OT team. To work with the Clinical Lead OT on quality assurance regarding OT input into EHCPs. Specifically developing the quality of the OT teams EHCP assessments and reports. Be the point of contact for the SEN Team for OT queries and advice in relation to OT provision in EHCPs. Upon agreement with the Local Authority and OT clinical lead, to hold a community caseload to ensure continuation of CPD for the SEN Post holder; at these times, part of the SEN OT caseload will be covered by NHS OT. Provision of highly specialist advice and intervention for a client group with complex physical, social, mental health and cognitive disabilities. To set occupationally focused intervention goals with children and/or their parents/carers and schools that are child centred and agreed by the child 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. 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. Person Specification 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. EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential Extensive postgraduate clinical experience of Occupational Therapy. Extensive relative experience and practise in Children's Occupational Therapy. Good knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy .Extensive experience in completing Education Health Care assessments and writing good quality EHCP reports. Extensive postgraduate clinical experience of Occupational Therapy. Extensive relative experience and practise in Children's Occupational Therapy. Extensive experience in completing Education Health Care assessments and writing good quality EHCP reports. 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 (including co-production of EHC outcomes with families) Experience of working closely with the Education sector including school staff within a mainstream school setting. 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 Experience in high level clinical audit. Experience of special seating school seating & school equipment provision. Good Knowledge CMOP-E and COPM. Leadership & first line management experience Experience of working within a Special school Experience of SEN Tribunals Experience of developing training packages for school staff SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential 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 o Desirable Experience in high level clinical audit. Experience of special seating school seating & school equipment provision Good Knowledge CMOP-E and COPM Leadership & first line management experience Experience of working within a Special school Experience of SEN Tribunals Experience of developing training packages for school staff Excellent presentation & training skills. Appraisal skills Team leadership skills 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 REQUIREMENTS Desirable Clean driving licence Vehicle owner. Person Specification 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. EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential Extensive postgraduate clinical experience of Occupational Therapy. Extensive relative experience and practise in Children's Occupational Therapy. Good knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy .Extensive experience in completing Education Health Care assessments and writing good quality EHCP reports. Extensive postgraduate clinical experience of Occupational Therapy. Extensive relative experience and practise in Children's Occupational Therapy. Extensive experience in completing Education Health Care assessments and writing good quality EHCP reports. 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 (including co-production of EHC outcomes with families) Experience of working closely with the Education sector including school staff within a mainstream school setting. 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 Experience in high level clinical audit. Experience of special seating school seating & school equipment provision. Good Knowledge CMOP-E and COPM. Leadership & first line management experience Experience of working within a Special school Experience of SEN Tribunals Experience of developing training packages for school staff SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential 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 o Desirable Experience in high level clinical audit. Experience of special seating school seating & school equipment provision Good Knowledge CMOP-E and COPM Leadership & first line management experience Experience of working within a Special school Experience of SEN Tribunals Experience of developing training packages for school staff Excellent presentation & training skills. Appraisal skills Team leadership skills 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 REQUIREMENTS Desirable Clean driving licence Vehicle owner. 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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Cedar House Gater Drive Enfield EN2 0JB Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)