Job summary
Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. We are looking for a Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team.
We are looking for a Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team.
Please note this is a term-time position and the salary advertised will be pro rata.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage and lead service delivery in the specific area of a complex needs special school. They will provide clinical support and supervision to other therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Planning the service within the specific area of work and taking the lead on providing strategic direction for others are key responsibilities of the role. They will contribute to the annual service team plan, other business, development plans as necessary and working closely with MDT colleagues the postholder will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the speciality ensuring team knowledge base is current and evidence based. The post holder will carry a complex caseload of children and young people with a wide range of disabilities and will regularly report progress for clinical governance and audit purposes.
About us
Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.
We are responsible for the entire range of children's education, health and social care services in all three boroughs. We use a Signs of Safety practice model and approach which ensures the voice of the child is at the heart of everything we do. There's never been a better time to join AfC, we are growing our workforce, implementing new flexible working arrangements and have increased our virtual wellbeing offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will manage and lead service delivery in the specific area of a complex needs special school. They will provide clinical support and supervision to other therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Planning the service within the specific area of work and taking the lead on providing strategic direction for others are key responsibilities of the role. They will contribute to the annual service team plan, other business, development plans as necessary and working closely with MDT colleagues the postholder will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the speciality ensuring team knowledge base is current and evidence based. The post holder will carry a complex caseload of children and young people with a wide range of disabilities and will regularly report progress for clinical governance and audit purposes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will manage and lead service delivery in the specific area of a complex needs special school. They will provide clinical support and supervision to other therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Planning the service within the specific area of work and taking the lead on providing strategic direction for others are key responsibilities of the role. They will contribute to the annual service team plan, other business, development plans as necessary and working closely with MDT colleagues the postholder will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the speciality ensuring team knowledge base is current and evidence based. The post holder will carry a complex caseload of children and young people with a wide range of disabilities and will regularly report progress for clinical governance and audit purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/BSc/Graduate Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy Active HCPC registration and documented evidence of CPD (maintained portfolio) Additional short specialist courses relevant to paediatrics
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable extensive post qualifying clinical experience working in paediatrics, in particular working with a cohort of with PMLD and complex disability Solid Knowledge of current best practice in paediatric OT and evidence of its application in assessment planning, implementing and evaluating treatment Significant experience of undertaking complex assessment and treatment with a wide variety of children and young people presenting with significant and complex needs Experience of providing clinical supervision Experience of training school staff and acting as a role model for junior staff Working knowledge of clinical governance and audit including its implementation Working knowledge of legislation and its implication for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to children and young people Experience of addressing specific equality or diversity issues within your practice with colleagues/service users and taking action to solve them. Highly effective communication skills with children, young people and families, teaching and other health professionals, ensuring participation of all involved in effective management of the child's complex physical, cognitive, perceptual and /or behavioral development needs. This requires skills in persuasion, motivation, gaining consent and trust and being able to explain complex issues in plain language. Effective use of negotiation and influencing skills with service users and colleagues who may challenge professional opinions, decisions or obstruct delivery of intervention.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/BSc/Graduate Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy Active HCPC registration and documented evidence of CPD (maintained portfolio) Additional short specialist courses relevant to paediatrics
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable extensive post qualifying clinical experience working in paediatrics, in particular working with a cohort of with PMLD and complex disability Solid Knowledge of current best practice in paediatric OT and evidence of its application in assessment planning, implementing and evaluating treatment Significant experience of undertaking complex assessment and treatment with a wide variety of children and young people presenting with significant and complex needs Experience of providing clinical supervision Experience of training school staff and acting as a role model for junior staff Working knowledge of clinical governance and audit including its implementation Working knowledge of legislation and its implication for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to children and young people Experience of addressing specific equality or diversity issues within your practice with colleagues/service users and taking action to solve them. Highly effective communication skills with children, young people and families, teaching and other health professionals, ensuring participation of all involved in effective management of the child's complex physical, cognitive, perceptual and /or behavioral development needs. This requires skills in persuasion, motivation, gaining consent and trust and being able to explain complex issues in plain language. Effective use of negotiation and influencing skills with service users and colleagues who may challenge professional opinions, decisions or obstruct delivery of intervention.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
