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.
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. 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.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
* To 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 according to departmental protocols.
* Helping the team with both administrative and clinical work, thereby supporting the smooth running of the team.
* Supporting children's integrated therapists in the role of early identification and prevention for children with therapeutic needs through observation, providing information, directing to services.
* 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 Children's Centres reporting back progress and informing the Integrated therapy team.
* Making resources, maintaining equipment, keeping clinical notes, and ensuring clinical and office spaces are in good condition.
* Organising and prioritising your own work and adhering to Trust policies and procedures, especially in relation to child safeguarding.
* Monitoring and recording children's progression towards therapy aims.
* Delivering planned training in Clinics, Schools, Nurseries and Children's Centres.
Leadership Responsibilities:
* Participating in the development of an effective team and productive working relationships throughout the Trust.
* Promoting integrated health professional working internally and externally.
* Facilitating the development of a positive and supportive team culture.
* Contributing to the transformation, change, and development in services.
* Participating 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.
* Developing own skills and knowledge and providing information to others to help their development.
* Being responsible and accountable for service delivery to clients/patients under the supervision of an integrated therapist.
* Supporting referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies.
* Providing patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life.
Computer/Administration:
* Being computer literate and encouraging implementation of the Trust's IM&T Strategy.
* Ensuring accurate recording of actions and updating patient records, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
* Assisting in the planning and administration relating to day-to-day running of the caseload.
Communication:
* Having a wide range of knowledge in approaches to communicating and managing patient care.
* Effectively communicating with colleagues, peers, senior managers and clinical leads within the Trust.
* Participating in the review and development of clinical policies and identifying improvements to service provision.
Training:
* Ensuring continued professional development and supporting a culture of lifelong learning in self and others.
* Assisting in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops.
* Supporting new staff and their integration within the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent
Knowledge
* 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.
* An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities.
* General knowledge of child development.
Skills
* Basic awareness of IT and IT skills.
* Good organisational skills.
Other
* To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values.
* Ability to travel efficiently throughout the area.
* Ability to take majority of leave in school holidays.
Experience
* 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.
£28,622 to £30,225 a year pro-rata per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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