Job summary
We have
an exciting opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team
and work as part of our well-established and friendly team at Cotswold Chine
School following a trauma informed approach. The role will involve delivering
the Occupational Therapy process of assessment, intervention, and evaluation
with reference to evidenced informed practice. The role will also involve line
management skills including conducting clinical supervisions, preceptorship
programs and appraisals with identified Occupational Therapists. The role also
includes completing analysis and auditing of therapy progress and outcomes for
the children and to be able to confidently share this within professional
meetings. In addition, a strong focus
will be on implementing sensory regulation strategies working within a trauma
informed and attachment focused model of approach.
It is
essential that you are able to work within a team and can evidence your
excellent communication skills with the ability to autonomously manage your own
caseload. It is essential that the candidate is able to demonstrate experience
of working as a qualified Occupational Therapist and is able to demonstrate
ways in which they have mentored or coached others to support their
professional development. You must be able to demonstrate evidence of core
Occupational Therapy skills and be registered with the Health Care Professions
Council.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
for this role:
The role
would include occupational therapy assessment, interventions and creating
therapeutic support plans and goals for the children and residents.
To hold line management responsibilities
including conducting supervisions and appraisals with identified Occupational
Therapists.
To be able to play an active role in
completing analysis and auditing of therapy progress and outcomes for the
children and residents and be able to confidently share this within
professional meetings.
To
attend multidisciplinary team meetings as required and be able to share
progress and feedback for the children and residents, utilising clinical
reasoning skills.
About us
Novalis
Trust, is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental
Difficulties and other learning needs. The role would include opportunities to
support the children with achieving their therapy goals within areas such as
sensory, physical, emotional literacy, emotional regulation, and independent
living skills.
There is
an established clinical therapy team at Novalis Trust, which consists of
Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Drama Therapist,
Social Workers, and Psychotherapist. There are regular clinical and therapy
team meetings to discuss, share and track progress within the individuals
therapy and to document outcomes of therapeutic interventions. This post will
provide opportunities to develop your professional skills whilst being
supported through working in an established team of experienced therapists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be
able to work as an autonomous Occupational Therapist including managing own
caseload and providing Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for
children and residents as required. This includes prioritising needs and
completing administration tasks.
To be
able to follow the Occupational Therapy process including delivering
standardised and non-standardised assessments, interventions, and evaluation
with the children and residents.
To be
able to advise on specialist equipment and domestic and workplace environmental
alternations.
To write
records and reports and ensure that the database is kept up to date in a timely
manner.
To
assist and support the therapy provision throughout the Trust as required by
the Head of Clinical and Therapy.
To
liaise as required with professional networks.
To
attend the Clinical and Therapy meeting and other multidisciplinary team
meetings as directed by the Head of Clinical and Therapy.
To
attend meetings with the therapy department to discuss wider therapy issues as
required.
To be
able to attend professional meetings as directed by Head of Clinical and
Therapy and be able to confidently share the childrens therapy progress and
outcomes.
To hold
line management of identified occupational therapy staff, conducting
supervisions, preceptorship plans and appraisals, and all other line-management
responsibilities.
To
oversee the skill set process to identify and monitor key areas of progress and
development for children and assist with the goal setting process across the
care and therapy departments.
To
supervise Occupational Therapy students whilst on placement at the trust and
monitor progress and feedback from student placement experiences to support
review processes within the trust and wider professionals.
To
maintain own continuing professional development and use reflective practice to
evaluate and update current practice.
To provide
support and coaching to care and education staff regarding the therapeutic
needs of students and residents.
To take
an active role in undertaking training in personal and professional skills and
in the Trusts ethos and systems
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be
able to work as an autonomous Occupational Therapist including managing own
caseload and providing Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for
children and residents as required. This includes prioritising needs and
completing administration tasks.
To be
able to follow the Occupational Therapy process including delivering
standardised and non-standardised assessments, interventions, and evaluation
with the children and residents.
To be
able to advise on specialist equipment and domestic and workplace environmental
alternations.
To write
records and reports and ensure that the database is kept up to date in a timely
manner.
To
assist and support the therapy provision throughout the Trust as required by
the Head of Clinical and Therapy.
To
liaise as required with professional networks.
To
attend the Clinical and Therapy meeting and other multidisciplinary team
meetings as directed by the Head of Clinical and Therapy.
To
attend meetings with the therapy department to discuss wider therapy issues as
required.
To be
able to attend professional meetings as directed by Head of Clinical and
Therapy and be able to confidently share the childrens therapy progress and
outcomes.
To hold
line management of identified occupational therapy staff, conducting
supervisions, preceptorship plans and appraisals, and all other line-management
responsibilities.
To
oversee the skill set process to identify and monitor key areas of progress and
development for children and assist with the goal setting process across the
care and therapy departments.
To
supervise Occupational Therapy students whilst on placement at the trust and
monitor progress and feedback from student placement experiences to support
review processes within the trust and wider professionals.
To
maintain own continuing professional development and use reflective practice to
evaluate and update current practice.
To provide
support and coaching to care and education staff regarding the therapeutic
needs of students and residents.
To take
an active role in undertaking training in personal and professional skills and
in the Trusts ethos and systems
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of working as an Occupational Therapist is essential
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of working as an Occupational Therapist is essential
Qualifications
Essential
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
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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).
