Occupational therapist therapist

3 weeks ago

Totnes Devon, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for an experienced children's OT to join our community team. This role is within the physical and sensory pathway where we work closely with physiotherapy colleagues as well as with the wider multi-disciplinary team. We have 2 main therapy bases, in Torbay and Dartington, and this post is primarily based within the Dartington offices . We are currently developing our community services within an integrated model, and we are looking for a candidate to contribute to and be involved in this process.


There are good CPD opportunities, and a strong network of cross county support and specialist links.


You will be able to provide a high standard of assessment and intervention for the children and young people that we work with (0-18 year olds with a variety of conditions). You will be expected to have clinical supervisory skills and be able to hold a complex and varied caseload, working across the different environments such as home, schools and clinics.


Here is a link to a short video with information about working with CFHD Join Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) (youtube.Deliver specialist occupational therapy advice, assessment and interventions to a client group of children and young people experiencing a range of difficulties in maximising their occupational performance within different settings
Interventions may include direct therapy, coaching or training, provision or recommendations for suitable adaptive equipment where this is a statutory provision and provide specialist guidance and recommendations for home or school adaptations
Supervise and support Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Workers and/or Integrated Therapy assistants
Mentor/ clinically supervise newly qualified Occupational Therapists and Band 4/5 staff as required
Participate in the provision of student placements
Participate in clinical audits and clinical research as appropriate
Children and Family Health Devon is a system-wide service that delivers an integrated, coordinated support model which wraps around the child, young person and family. It builds on our strong relationships across education, health, social care and voluntary sector services in Devon, and, most importantly, it has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.


Our Children and Young People say...


We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.


To demonstrate specialist Occupational Therapy knowledge across a range of therapeutic interventions


Planning and organisation


To be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of Occupational Therapy Technicians on a daily basis


To be responsible for the supervision of Band 5 staff on a regular basis


Responsibility for patient/client care, treatment and therapy


Undertakes all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including professional and legal accountability and clinical risk management for all aspects of own work


To use advanced questioning and communication, manual assessment techniques and clinical reasoning skills to provide a diagnosis and prognosis enabling the delivery of an individualised occupational therapy treatment programme. This includes but is not exclusive to the appropriate selection of referrals for inclusion in a range of treatment and management options, including neuro developmental, motor co-ordination, sensory differences, specialised equipment and environmental adaptations.


Access to advice and support is available from peers, the paediatric team and clinical manager


To co-produce specialist clear care plans based on best practice with children, young people and their families/carers


To always consider safeguarding and child protection issues, following relevant policies and procedures and receiving safeguarding supervision as required


Responsibility for policy and service development implementation


To provide children and young people with the opportunity to express their views in an age appropriate way, to have their opinions considered and to be able to influence the shaping of services


To interpret and assist in the implementation of local and national guidelines, policies and procedures affecting the development of childrens services


To follow their employers policies, procedures and guidance as well as professional standards and guidelines


The post holder is responsible for maintaining a clear desk policy and protecting all confidential information in accordance with the organisations policies and procedures


Responsibility for human resources, e.g. supervision, training, HR advice and management


Contribute to the delivery of a range of training opportunities, as appropriate using a broad range of technology to develop and deliver


Supervise the work of Occupational Therapy Technicians and/or Integrated Therapy Assistants where necessary


To demonstrate the ability to target training (formal and informal) appropriately to the needs of course participants, reflecting and evaluating training provided.


Ensure prompt action is taken in raising issues with regard to staff performance, sickness, attendance levels and any disciplinary, capability or grievance matters


To be responsible for accurate and timely inputting of data into relevant data collection system to ensure workload is accurately reflected


To ensure all employers policies, procedures and guidelines are followed


To identify and manage risks through incident reporting when appropriate


Participate in clinical research as appropriate


Works within codes of practice as defined by Royal College of Occupational Therapy and HCPC


Works within organisational policies and procedures


oDegree in Occupational Therapy
oDiploma level specialist training or experience

oPost-graduate certified courses specific to children's needs (e.g. Sensory training ADOS, 3di etc)


To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice
o Extensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and specialist approaches
oExtensive knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice such as manual handling, housing and SEND
oKnowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools appropriate to meet a wide range of needs in the paediatric population
oKnowledge of normal child development and a broad range of paediatric conditions
oSubstantial clinical experience in a range of children's OT assessment and interventions
oCommunity based Children's Occupational Therapy experience
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Lescaze Office

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