Occupational Therapist
1 month ago
Southend On Sea City Council is seeking an experienced and highly specialist occupational therapist to join our team in the SEND Therapies Service.
About the RoleThis role will involve supporting schools to develop appropriate school-based provision for physical and sensory needs, including sensory audits, development of sensory spaces, fine and gross motor support, and leading and managing a team of occupational therapy assistants.
The successful candidate will have a high level of specific professional expertise in Occupational Therapy, including knowledge of conditions, treatment, and best practice for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver high-quality support and guidance to Southend mainstream schools and settings to develop their universal and targeted provision for children and young people with physical and sensory needs.
- Supervise a team of occupational therapy assistants delivering targeted services to schools.
- Monitor and develop universal and targeted support for schools, including data capture and reporting.
- Contribute to service and policy development.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Registration with Health Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.
- Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Registered member of RCOT.
- Experience of working with children and young people in educational settings.
- Clear, advanced clinical reasoning based on evidenced-based practice within paediatrics.
- Specialised knowledge of physical and sensory needs in mainstream schools.
- Experience of training school staff and assistants and skills in presentation to deliver both formal and informal training.
- Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals.
- Knowledge and experience of assessment (including standardised) and treatment techniques in paediatrics.
- Experience of service development.
- Experience of offering clinical supervision.
- Evidence of team/leadership responsibilities.
- Experience of carrying out risk assessments.
- Experience of running pilots and projects.
- Experience of undertaking appraisal and planning CPD for less experienced staff.
- Specialised knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques, and therapeutic interventions.
- Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice.
- Understanding of safeguarding.
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit.
- Understanding and application of standards of record keeping and reporting.
- Working knowledge of the roles of other professionals in Health, Education, and Social Care involved with CYP.
- Demonstrates well-developed ability to analyse and reflect upon complex information.
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Evidence of excellent organisational skills.
- Prioritisation skills.
- Able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner.
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities.
- Negotiation, problem-solving concentration, analytical, and reflection skills.
- Demonstrate advanced skills in prioritisation, communication, and time management.
- Good interpersonal skills which reflect the Values and Behaviours of Southend City Council.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in all circumstances.
- Evidence of commitment to equality and diversity.
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the post.
- Advanced computer skills.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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