Job summary
This is a newly developed post for an emerging countywide Children and Young People's Neurodevelopmental Partnership Service (CYPNP).
This post will support the work of the wider multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of children and young people accessing an assessment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Somerset and to provide post-diagnosis support to individuals with ADHD.
Join us as we launch our Somerset wide ADHD service for Children and young people to 18 years. Our new pathway is connecting and enhancing existing pockets of ADHD care, joining with the existing CYPNP Autism assessment team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will hold a clinical caseload, co-leading on ADHD assessments for children and young people alongside multidisciplinary colleagues from Community Paediatrics, CAMHS, Nursing and Clinical Psychology.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will ideally have knowledge of, and experience in working with, children and young people with neuro-diversity including ADHD, and autism
The post holder will work as a specialist OT within the diagnostic and post-diagnostic pathway for children and young people in Somerset aged 5 18 covered by the ADHD assessment team in the Children and Young Peoples Neurodevelopmental partnership. This will involve, but is not restricted to, the gathering of comprehensive developmental histories through clinical interview with parent/carer, structured observational assessments including using QB software, sensory processing assessments and use of various tools and measures.
You will carry out assessment of cases as part of the MDT working with colleagues from different professional backgrounds within the team to give bespoke assessments depending on the age and presentation of the individual.
You will support assessments for dual diagnosis of ADHD and Autism when children are being assessed for both conditions. You will give advice to other members of the MDT on the occupational therapy aspects of children and young peoples presentations to inform the assessment process. You will support the holistic assessment of a young person to fully understand their strengths and needs in the context of their life.
The post holder will contribute to ongoing service development work around the assessment and post diagnostic support pathway as directed by the operational service manager and the therapies lead. This is likely to include support to children, young people and their families post-assessment including Psycho-education and support around managing the challenges of ADHD through environmental modification and sensory supports.
The team works countywide (excluding East Mendip) so the post-holder will need to have the flexibility to work across the geography to deliver assessments within the community though consideration will be given to the postholders situation to limit travel where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will ideally have knowledge of, and experience in working with, children and young people with neuro-diversity including ADHD, and autism
The post holder will work as a specialist OT within the diagnostic and post-diagnostic pathway for children and young people in Somerset aged 5 18 covered by the ADHD assessment team in the Children and Young Peoples Neurodevelopmental partnership. This will involve, but is not restricted to, the gathering of comprehensive developmental histories through clinical interview with parent/carer, structured observational assessments including using QB software, sensory processing assessments and use of various tools and measures.
You will carry out assessment of cases as part of the MDT working with colleagues from different professional backgrounds within the team to give bespoke assessments depending on the age and presentation of the individual.
You will support assessments for dual diagnosis of ADHD and Autism when children are being assessed for both conditions. You will give advice to other members of the MDT on the occupational therapy aspects of children and young peoples presentations to inform the assessment process. You will support the holistic assessment of a young person to fully understand their strengths and needs in the context of their life.
The post holder will contribute to ongoing service development work around the assessment and post diagnostic support pathway as directed by the operational service manager and the therapies lead. This is likely to include support to children, young people and their families post-assessment including Psycho-education and support around managing the challenges of ADHD through environmental modification and sensory supports.
The team works countywide (excluding East Mendip) so the post-holder will need to have the flexibility to work across the geography to deliver assessments within the community though consideration will be given to the postholders situation to limit travel where possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- oRecognised Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- oHPC registration and RCOT registration
Desirable
- oEvidence of post-graduate training in ADHD, Sensory Processing or Autism
- oRelevant post-graduate training in the form of short courses in a range of areas of Paediatric Occupational Therapy
- oMembership of CYPF Specialist Section
Knowledge
Essential
- oUp to date theoretical knowledge of ADHD and Autism
- oKnowledge of current Educational, Health and National Curriculum issues especially those relevant to ADHD and Autism
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post-graduate experience in Occupational Therapy
- oProven experience of Paediatric Occupational Therapy
- oExperience of training and supervising others
- oEvidence of use of clinical opportunities to acquire specialist clinical skills in at least one area of Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- oEvidence of experience in contributing to ADHD/Autism diagnosis as part of a formal or virtual MDT
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- oRecognised Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- oHPC registration and RCOT registration
Desirable
- oEvidence of post-graduate training in ADHD, Sensory Processing or Autism
- oRelevant post-graduate training in the form of short courses in a range of areas of Paediatric Occupational Therapy
- oMembership of CYPF Specialist Section
Knowledge
Essential
- oUp to date theoretical knowledge of ADHD and Autism
- oKnowledge of current Educational, Health and National Curriculum issues especially those relevant to ADHD and Autism
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post-graduate experience in Occupational Therapy
- oProven experience of Paediatric Occupational Therapy
- oExperience of training and supervising others
- oEvidence of use of clinical opportunities to acquire specialist clinical skills in at least one area of Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- oEvidence of experience in contributing to ADHD/Autism diagnosis as part of a formal or virtual MDT
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
