Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist
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We are delighted to be able to offer a committed, experienced and dynamic AHP the opportunity to join our friendly and forward-thinking children's community BCHC Plus (Traded) Occupational Therapy Team.
Are you an innovative OT looking to develop skills and shape developing City-wide provision?
* Do you enjoy the prospect of supporting OT provision in schools?
* Do you want the opportunity to be involved in leading a friendly team where staff describe the service as "innovative, flexible, passionate and forward-thinking"?
* Do you want to work in a vibrant city with a range of multicultural communities and be part of an inclusive Trust which is keen to reduce health inequalities?
If you are looking for a challenging, exciting role we want to meet you!
Main duties of the job
* To provide Occupational therapy to schools as part of the BCHC Plus traded service.
* To provide highly specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and treatment to meet the agreed goals of children, families, and schools.
* To work as part of multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to deliver highly specialist interventions according to the agreed need.
* To develop and maintain effective working relationships with parents/carers and other stakeholders, using highly developed negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* To maintain, develop and promote excellence in clinical practice within the specialist area of the service, with reference to current research and evidence-based practice, contributing to safe effective practice in the specialist clinical area.
* Demonstrate clinical leadership and represent the Traded BCHC service in all appropriate meetings to support the planning and development of quality services across the city.
* To contribute to the identification of training needs of team members, other professionals, and deliver training in the highly specialist area.
About Us
The Occupational Therapy teams work as part of Inclusion Services within the Children and Families Division of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We work across the whole City, within a range of community and educational settings, thus requiring successful applicants to demonstrate a high level of flexibility.
We value our staff and advocate career progression internally. We encourage our AHPs to contribute to service development, and we welcome and value new ideas and experiences.
We offer a supportive working environment with access to specialist clinical support, and an emphasis on sharing good practice through effective team working.
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
* Carrying out specialist assessments in service area.
* Developing and implementing a range of programmes of care and treatment to meet the needs of the clients, families and their environments in accordance with agreed pathways and packages of care in specialist area.
* Negotiating with multi-disciplinary team colleagues and carers with reference to case management of complex cases including instigating appropriate referrals.
* Using specialist knowledge to inform clinical judgments and decision making for highly complex cases including decisions to discharge.
* Undertaking differential diagnosis of cases and contribute to overall decision-making for complex clients with a range of disorders as part of a team approach.
* Identifying and planning appropriate intervention including delivering assessment and therapy in groups and one-to-one sessions, in accordance with the pathways & service agreed packages of care.
* Providing appropriate treatment based on best practice, adapted to clients needs and priorities including advising other professionals and parents on the appropriate type and level of support needed to develop skills in the home/school environment.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications / training
* Degree Qualification relevant in Occupational Therapy.
* Relevant short specialist courses/CPD.
* Full Membership of Professional body RCOT.
* Registered with the Health Care Professions Council.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Relevant leadership skills/training in clinical leadership.
Essential Experience
* Extensive post registration experience working as a therapist with children.
* Extensive experience of working as a specialist OT in community settings.
* Relevant experience of managing, leading, or coordinating a team or project.
* Relevant experience of managing safeguarding concerns.
* Significant experience in providing support and supervision to colleagues and other professionals.
* Extensive OT experience of assessment and intervention.
* Extensive experience of managing a mixed caseload of children and young people.
* Relevant experience of working within NHS, knowledge of SEND, Local Authority, and NHS Drivers.
* Extensive experience of providing written communication/reports.
* Significant experience of delivering successful/effective training.
Essential Personal qualities - Other
* Ability to travel to various work locations across the city, which may involve the transportation of therapy-related equipment.
* Ability to prioritise own workload.
* Ability to respond to and lead change/innovation in specialist area.
* Ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels within the boundaries of the role and clinical competence.
* Is able to deliver a number of clinical contacts/packages of care (POCs)/school contracts across the working week to meet service and patient needs.
* Has a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to use for work.
Employer details
Employer name: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address: Soho HC, 247-251 Soho Road, Birmingham, B219RY
Employer's website: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
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