Job summary We currently have an exciting opportunity in Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies (Whittington Health) for an enthusiastic and motivated Integrated Therapy Assistant. The post is being offered as a part time post (0.6 WTE), fixed term until 31st October 2025, to join our wonderful and supportive team in special schools (flexible working may be considered) ensuring that the role offers excellent work/life balance opportunities. This successful candidate will support the Children's Integrated Therapy Team staff (Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Physiotherapy) to deliver services for children aged 0-25 years with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities. This means that this role will offer the job satisfaction of knowing you are helping to improve the quality of life of children and young people living in Barnet. You will be helping the team with both administrative, and clinical work, thereby supporting the smooth running of the team. Clinical work will involve delivering therapy activities or assessment screenings under the guidance of qualified therapists alongside a friendly, open, supportive and experienced team. For further information, or for an informal discussion, please contact Clinical Team Lead Claire Turner on claireturner3nhs.net. Main duties of the job Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDF, the details of the job description can also be found in the 'Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities' section. About us Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £28,622 to £30,225 a year pro-rata per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 7 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 220-WHT-2960 Job locations Edgware Community Hospital 3rd Floor, Westgate House, Edgware HA8 0AD Job description Job responsibilities CONTROLS ASSURANCE STATEMENT: The purpose of this job description is to outline the level of responsibility and accountability of this post. This will ensure that all work undertaken by our staff is clearly identified and carried out under clear lines of accountability. Aim of the role: The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day-to-day work. These are the ICARE values: Innovation Compassionate Accountable Respectful Excellent Working for your organisation Whittington Health has an excellent reputation for providing childrens therapy into Barnet, Camden, Haringey and Islington, and so there is plenty of scope for flexibility, choice, and professional development. Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work. Key Responsibilities: To support the Childrens Integrated Therapy Team staff (Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Physiotherapy) to deliver services for children aged 0-25 years with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities according to departmental protocols. You will be helping the team with both administrative, and clinical work, thereby supporting the smooth running of the team. Supporting childrens integrated therapists in the role of early identification and prevention for children with therapeutic needs through observation, providing information, directing to services You may be delivering therapy activities or assessment screenings under the guidance of therapists, to individuals or groups of children and/or parents/staff in Clinics, Schools, Nurseries and Childrens Centres reporting back progress and informing the Integrated therapy team. You may be responsible for making resources, maintaining equipment, keeping clinical notes, keeping clinical and offices spaces in good condition. You will be responsible for organising and prioritising your own work and adhering to Trust policies and procedures, especially in relation to child safeguarding. You will have a duty to report any accident/incident via Trust procedures. You will monitor and record childrens progression towards therapy aims. Delivering planned training in Clinics, Schools, Nurseries and Childrens Centres. Leadership To participate in the development of an effective team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the Trust. To actively promote integrated health professional working internally and externally. To facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture by taking responsibility for dealing effectively with potential conflict. To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines. To contribute to the transformation, change and development in services. To participate in the audit process, linking in with the clinical governance agenda. Clinical Skills Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in house training programmes. To develop own skills and knowledge and provide information to others to help their development. To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients under the supervision of an integrated therapist. To be able to screen and support plans of care to meet the needs of patients with a variety of conditions. This will include continuously evaluating and discussing outcomes with an integrated therapist. To be able to support referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies. To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life. Computer/Administration To be computer literate and encourage implementation of the Trusts IM&T Strategy. To ensure accurate recording of actions, and updating patients records, maintaining confidentiality at all times. To take part, and assist, in the planning and administration relating to day to day running of the caseload. Communication To have a wide range of knowledge in approaches to communicating and managing patient care. To be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, peers, senior managers and clinical leads within the Trust. To be able to communicate patient related information facilitating positive outcomes and ensuring collaborative working. Participate in the review and development of clinical policies and identifies improvements to service provision. Training To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others. To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops. To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to Trust strategy. To support new staff and their integration within the team. To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines. Specific Tasks directly related to the post: To work alongside integrated therapists in the rehabilitation of children and young people using a range of therapy/interventions To work with children individually in a variety of settings, under the supervision or presence of an integrated therapist, e.g., in the patients home, clinic or school. To teach children and carers and staff in a variety of settings, providing direction and guidance, on a range of therapy and activities, as part of own clinical work or as directed as necessary by the integrated therapist. To use effective communication tools, verbal and non-verbal, to communicate treatment programmes to children who may have barriers to communicating or understanding. To use effective tools and equipment to support treatment programmes to children who have physical or sensory disabilities. To contribute to the delivery of care by attending relevant meetings with a variety of professionals and to advise on therapy needs and feed back on integrated therapy provision. Job description Job responsibilities CONTROLS ASSURANCE STATEMENT: The purpose of this job description is to outline the level of responsibility and accountability of this post. This will ensure that all work undertaken by our staff is clearly identified and carried out under clear lines of accountability. Aim of the role: The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day-to-day work. These are the ICARE values: Innovation Compassionate Accountable Respectful Excellent Working for your organisation Whittington Health has an excellent reputation for providing childrens therapy into Barnet, Camden, Haringey and Islington, and so there is plenty of scope for flexibility, choice, and professional development. Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work. Key Responsibilities: To support the Childrens Integrated Therapy Team staff (Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Physiotherapy) to deliver services for children aged 0-25 years with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities according to departmental protocols. You will be helping the team with both administrative, and clinical work, thereby supporting the smooth running of the team. Supporting childrens integrated therapists in the role of early identification and prevention for children with therapeutic needs through observation, providing information, directing to services You may be delivering therapy activities or assessment screenings under the guidance of therapists, to individuals or groups of children and/or parents/staff in Clinics, Schools, Nurseries and Childrens Centres reporting back progress and informing the Integrated therapy team. You may be responsible for making resources, maintaining equipment, keeping clinical notes, keeping clinical and offices spaces in good condition. You will be responsible for organising and prioritising your own work and adhering to Trust policies and procedures, especially in relation to child safeguarding. You will have a duty to report any accident/incident via Trust procedures. You will monitor and record childrens progression towards therapy aims. Delivering planned training in Clinics, Schools, Nurseries and Childrens Centres. Leadership To participate in the development of an effective team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the Trust. To actively promote integrated health professional working internally and externally. To facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture by taking responsibility for dealing effectively with potential conflict. To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines. To contribute to the transformation, change and development in services. To participate in the audit process, linking in with the clinical governance agenda. Clinical Skills Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in house training programmes. To develop own skills and knowledge and provide information to others to help their development. To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients under the supervision of an integrated therapist. To be able to screen and support plans of care to meet the needs of patients with a variety of conditions. This will include continuously evaluating and discussing outcomes with an integrated therapist. To be able to support referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies. To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life. Computer/Administration To be computer literate and encourage implementation of the Trusts IM&T Strategy. To ensure accurate recording of actions, and updating patients records, maintaining confidentiality at all times. To take part, and assist, in the planning and administration relating to day to day running of the caseload. Communication To have a wide range of knowledge in approaches to communicating and managing patient care. To be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, peers, senior managers and clinical leads within the Trust. To be able to communicate patient related information facilitating positive outcomes and ensuring collaborative working. Participate in the review and development of clinical policies and identifies improvements to service provision. Training To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others. To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops. To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to Trust strategy. To support new staff and their integration within the team. To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines. Specific Tasks directly related to the post: To work alongside integrated therapists in the rehabilitation of children and young people using a range of therapy/interventions To work with children individually in a variety of settings, under the supervision or presence of an integrated therapist, e.g., in the patients home, clinic or school. To teach children and carers and staff in a variety of settings, providing direction and guidance, on a range of therapy and activities, as part of own clinical work or as directed as necessary by the integrated therapist. To use effective communication tools, verbal and non-verbal, to communicate treatment programmes to children who may have barriers to communicating or understanding. To use effective tools and equipment to support treatment programmes to children who have physical or sensory disabilities. To contribute to the delivery of care by attending relevant meetings with a variety of professionals and to advise on therapy needs and feed back on integrated therapy provision. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate with children with impaired communication, Ability to support children with physical and sensory difficulties. Able to demonstrate empathy and motivate children with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses Desirable An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities General Knowledge of child development Skills Essential Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Good organisational skills Other Essential To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area Ability to take majority of leave in school holidays Desirable Car driver Demonstration of Trust Values Essential Innovation Compassionate Accountable Respectful Excellent Experience Essential At least one year experience working with Children and Young people Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate with children with impaired communication, Ability to support children with physical and sensory difficulties. Able to demonstrate empathy and motivate children with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses Desirable An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities General Knowledge of child development Skills Essential Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Good organisational skills Other Essential To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area Ability to take majority of leave in school holidays Desirable Car driver Demonstration of Trust Values Essential Innovation Compassionate Accountable Respectful Excellent Experience Essential At least one year experience working with Children and Young people 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. Employer details Employer name Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Address Edgware Community Hospital 3rd Floor, Westgate House, Edgware HA8 0AD Employer's website https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)