Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist

1 week ago


City of Westminster, United Kingdom Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who has experience of working with children in a community setting, or has other relevant experience but are looking for a change in role to join our large and dynamic Occupational Therapy team, based at the Hackney Ark. The Ark is a purpose built Child Development Centre. We offer a band 6 internal rotations within our team which will allow you to develop in depth skills in working with children and young people with complex physical disabilities, early years, Autism, and school based occupational therapy. You will also hold a mixed caseload of children including those with physical disabilities, co‑ordination disorders, autism and developmental delay. The children will be seen in the context relevant to their functional difficulties, so visits to home and school will be required. The team works proactively with schools and MDT colleagues to meet children's needs efficiently and effectively. The service offer training packages to schools and early year's settings as well as direct treatment and advice. Working hours: 37.5 per week. We offer flexible working - we would also consider term time only or part time applicants. Main duties of the job Main duties include: Responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of Occupational Therapy to a caseload of children. This will include effectively and independently managing their caseload and OT provision to any allocated schools. The post holder will provide mentorship to more junior occupational therapy colleagues, therapy assistant and student occupational therapists within the department as agreed with the Team Manager, and will be responsible for allocation of work to these staff. Effective appraisal, supervision and mentorship skills are a requirement of the post. The post holder will ensure effective assessment, goal setting and use appropriate outcome measures to identify and show change in occupational performance. The post holder will identify and implement evidence based therapeutic intervention for children, which will include children with physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, coordination and sensory processing difficulties. Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well‑regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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