Children and Young Person's Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Central London Community Health Trust Full time

Job summary

Children and Young Person's Occupational Therapist - Band 5/6 - Merton

Merton Community Occupational Therapy hours per week

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated Occupational Therapist with paediatric or similar Occupational Therapy experience to join our new Community Health service in Merton Borough.

Your role will be to provide assessment, advice and treatment to children with a range of needs including physical disability, coordination disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, global developmental delay and early years. Although community based, the role could also include work within the local specialist schools.

You will work closely with established multi-professional teams within Merton Community services and with outside services to deliver Occupational Therapy advice and treatment meeting the functional needs of children. You will have had experience of working with children in the community and or educational settings or similar and your communication and team working skills will be excellent.

Main duties of the job

We are committed to professional development and evidence-based practice, offering regular in-service training and peer group / one to one supervision. Internal and external courses are supported.

You will be required to have at least 2 years' experience working as a practitioner with appropriate transferable skills working with children, engagement in post graduate training and education in areas related to working with either sensory integration disorders or Neuro developmental conditions is desirable. You should have experience of engaging in appraisal processes and be willing to further develop clinical skills.

If you would like to talk to somebody about this vacancy then please contact:

Contact name: Sheena Rufus - Locality Lead Merton Integrated Complex Needs Services

Email Address:

Telephone:

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme *T&C's apply Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career

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Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for a complex clinical caseload of children and young people with a Merton GP or identified health needs in their Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) within Merton as commissioned by London Borough Merton and health commissioners.

To contribute to the assessment for Education Health and care plans (EHCPs) for children and young people providing recommendations to meet outcomes in line with the Childrens Act 2014 and SEND code of practice 2015.

To provide updated health advice and recommendations for Annual Reviews (AR) of EHCPs and attend annual reviews for complex cases where required.

To use standardized and non-standardized assessment, interview, and observation skills to determine needs of children and effectively set goals and plan intervention.

To effectively manage a defined complex caseload ensuring time management to enable effective service provision.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy Registered with the Health Care Professions Council Up to date knowledge through CPD

Desirable

Relevant post-registration specialist education related to Children and young people' with physical disabilities Fieldwork educator course Evidence of attendance to training in assessment and treatment of children with complex functional needs Membership of relevant specialist groups such as the Children, Young People and Families specialist section of the British Association of Occupational Therapists, Sensory Integration Network Professionally active in Specialist Section Local/Regional Groups

Experience

Essential

Specialist knowledge/experience in pediatric occupational therapy or appropriate experience in other Occupational Therapy settings that bring relevant transferable skills. Experience of working with ASD, neurological conditions, coordination disorders, and functional needs. Knowledge/experience in the use of relevant assessment and treatment approaches and practices, including the use of standardized assessments. Community/school or educational environment experience. Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency work. Evidence of understanding EHCP processes or willingness to prioritize as part of induction.

Desirable

Experience of equipment prescription and principles and its application in the pediatric setting. Experience assessing for fabricating upper limb splints. Experience of supervising staff and/or as a fieldwork educator. Experience in setting up new projects/initiatives.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to prioritize workload effectively. Ability to prioritize workload effectively. Ability to prioritize workload effectively. Problem-solving skills. Basic IT skills: word, database, email, internet. Sound knowledge of clinical practice and issues relating to the delivery of Occupational Therapy Services. Understanding of national and local strategies for Clinical Governance. Adequate knowledge of care pathways to facilitate appropriate referrals.

Desirable

Knowledge of basic audit and quality tools. Insight into issues arising from the local health economy.

Key Attributes

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent presentation skills. Ability to delegate tasks. Assertiveness. Enthusiasm. Demonstrate strong customer/client focus. Evidence of own self-development through appraisal, CPD, and portfolio. Personal and professional responsibility. Ability to self-motivate. Ability to work as a team member. Good organizational skills, ability to prioritize work, and time management. Ability to manage own caseload and skill level. A commitment to ongoing learning. Ability to follow instructions and work independently without direct supervision. Flexibility, adaptability, and reliability. Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description) with or without adaptations. Ability to assess a situation, identifying any risk or potential problem, and act appropriately. Able to accurately report and provide feedback to colleagues and others both verbally and in writing. Understanding of the principles of confidentiality. Flexibility around work location and travel within the borough. Ability to cope with uncertainty and change. Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviors. Able to demonstrate excellence in customer service.

Desirable

Ability to think creatively. Experience of teaching/presenting to professionals, colleagues, or carers. Experience in research and audit.

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