Occupational Therapist

Job summary This position is suitable for a Band 5or Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
Within the role, you will manage a generalcaseload of children with a range of varied and complex needs while accessingappropriate support and supervision.
Newly qualified practitioners will worktowards autonomously practise with formal supervision from their line manager.
Main duties of the job As part of Paediatric Therapy team to autonomously manage a complex caseload ofchildren with a range of varied and complex needs.
This will involve specialist assessmentand treatment of children with complex needs.To devise child centred therapy plans using evidence based practice to ensure that theindividuals full potential is developed or maintained.To provide clinical support, training and supervision for junior staff and students.
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To provide support and advice for the childs family and parents about all aspects of theircare that relate to their therapy needs, adjusting use of language to allow for their level ofcomprehension to understand.2.
To provide and receive complex and sensitive information with regard to a childs difficultiesand expectations.3.
To attend meetings where requested in order to provide specialist advice about the therapyneeds of the child.
To arrange these meetings when appropriate.4.
To plan and organise a team of therapists and assistants to provide specific services on adaily basis.5.
To be able to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in response to parents and children.6.
To work closely with parents who are themselves dealing with anger, grief and frustrationas they come to terms with the impact of their childs condition.7.
To provide specialist therapy reports for use within inter-agencies, educationaldocumentation relevant to the practice setting, standards and guidelines8.
To ensure that up to date written electronic records and activity are maintained inaccordance with the professional and organisation standards9.
To provide programmes on a verbal, written basis or using pictorial representation asrequired to ensure these programmes are accessible to parents/ carers10.
To interpret complex assessment results and identify therapy goals as part of an overallcare plan.11.
To contribute to the childs diagnosis by communicating assessment findings to the childspaediatrician, parents/carers and other involved professionals.12.
To make referrals to other professionals and agencies if required to address the childsglobal needs.13.
To be responsible for the supervision and students and band 5 staff.14.
To undertake Band 5, Band 4 and Band 3 team members appraisals and linemanagement.15.
To plan, organise and provide training to parents/carers and educational staff.16.
To plan and undertake presentation of paediatric therapy related talks both internally and externally.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy Experience Essential 2 years Post grad experience in SLT/ OT and PT Previous therapy experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post