Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Band 7
Main area: Children & Young People Grade: Band 7 Contract: Fixed term: 1 year (Maternity cover) Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 277-6936276-CYP
Site: Goldie Leigh Town, Abbey Wood, Greenwich Borough Salary: £51,883 - £58,544 pa inc Salary period: Yearly Closing: 02/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
This post is a Team Lead for the School Years OTs in Greenwich. Key tasks include:
* To provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to children aged 0 – 18 years, within the borough of Greenwich, and act as a resource for their families and carers across all settings.
* To liaise closely with other services and agencies to provide a smooth coordinated service based on best practice.
* To participate in service development and provide information on issues pertaining to specialist area on a regular basis.
* To provide training and advice for families and carers across all settings on issues pertaining to Children’s Occupational Therapy.
The senior leadership teams offer opportunities for collaborative working in developing new initiatives and research. For example, in the past they have funded additional OT time with the sensory processing coordinator and to develop pathways for students with sensory processing needs.
We are a very proactive and supportive team and you will receive regular supervision and participate in monthly in-service training opportunities and any external training as appropriate. There will also be the opportunity to support and supervise staff and students.
Main duties of the job
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* To perform a Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapy role in the community with children who have complex difficulties with Occupational Performance due to physical, sensory, perceptual, or developmental disability.
* To assess the functional needs of patients in order to develop and implement Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapy treatment and intervention.
* To independently manage a defined caseload of complex cases with evidence of an excellent level of problem solving, reasoning skills, and judgement.
* To write detailed reports and programmes reflecting extensive specialist knowledge, including writing NA2 reports to contribute to EHCPs and may include tribunal reports.
* To ensure that patients and carers are involved in the planning and prioritisation of care wherever possible.
* To monitor, evaluate, and modify intervention using evidence-based practice and outcome measures, to ensure the effectiveness of case management.
* To take account and act according to individual patient circumstances, giving due regard to cultural differences and diversity.
* To liaise and negotiate with others, e.g., Health Consultants, social workers, teachers, Education staff, G.P.s, as appropriate to facilitate effective case management.
* To demonstrate thorough knowledge and skills in dealing with complex and highly complex case management, using client-centred principles and generation of strategies for effective caseload management.
Working for our organisation
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities, and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing, and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils, and the voluntary sector.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Knowledge, training and experience
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised for registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC).
* Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience as an Occupational Therapist to include 2 years Paediatric experience. Evidence of attendance to relevant Paediatric courses.
* To comply with the College of Occupational Therapy code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
* To have an extensive knowledge of Paediatric equipment and able to recommend appropriate equipment to clients/carers and others including education staff.
* To comply with responsibilities in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure a safe environment is maintained for patients, visitors, and employees.
* To demonstrate ongoing professional development through participation in internal, external, and mandatory development opportunities.
Freedom to act
* Manages a highly complex caseload working independently.
Physical effort
* To comply with moving and handling legislation and related policies to ensure personal safety and that of patients/carers.
Mental effort
* To manage self and be flexible to the demands of the community environment.
Emotional effort
* Able to manage the emotional consequences of working in distressing conditions.
Working conditions
* To work independently in a variety of community settings.
Management responsibilities
Analytical and judgemental skills
* To demonstrate skills in functional/occupational analysis and risk evaluation.
Planning and organisational skills
* To comply and remain up to date with all legislation and organisational policies and procedures related to the Occupational Therapy practice environment.
Financial and physical resources
* To be responsible for the security and care of departmental equipment.
Human resources
* To supervise Occupational Therapy students on clinical placement.
Information resources
* To maintain up to date, accurate and comprehensive written and electronic records.
Leadership
* This post is accountable to the Occupational Therapy Manager and head of Therapies and Integration.
Research
* Takes a delegated lead in clinical governance/audit projects within service area.
Communication
* To use reasoning, communication and negotiation skills to establish a therapeutic relationship in complex cases.
Confidentiality
* The Post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff, and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
* OT Degree or equivalent
* HCPC Registration
Experience
* Minimum 3 years post registration experience, with post-qualifying clinical experience in paediatrics.
Knowledge and Experience
* Knowledge of OT process and knowledge of OT assessments and interventions relevant to clinical area.
Other
* Commitment to client-centred non-discriminatory practice.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know.
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