Job summary
The Hounslow Occupational Therapy Department is looking for a motivated, dynamic therapist to join the Children's Therapy Team. You will join an established team of Occupational Therapists working in an integrated service with Children's Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy.
We continually strive towards evidence based clinical practice and have modernised services to provide rapid access for children and families with short waiting times for assessment and treatment. We provide services to children aged 0-19 years and their families with a diverse range of special needs including complex neurological disorders, developmental co-ordination disorders and autistic spectrum disorder. The post provides the opportunity to work in our special centres and units team, based in a variety of provision centres, both primary and secondary, across the borough.
The post holder would be based at Heart of Hounslow and will have to commute to schools within the borough.We are able to offer:o Peer support from an experienced and friendly teamo Strong multi-professional team workingo Opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills in a variety of settingso A strong commitment to CPD and clinical effectivenesso A comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure
Please contact Uma Saimaruhan on 020 8973 3133 if you require any further information.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be employed within the special centres and units occupational therapy team. Our team works collaboratively with the speech and language therapy team and the physiotherapy team and provides the OT EHCP provision for children who have an official placement within one of the provision centres affiliated with a mainstream school across the Hounslow borough.
You will be required to undertake comprehensive assessments of children with a complex range of disabilities, using appropriate standardised and non-standardised tests, clinical observations as well as gathering appropriate information from a variety of sources.
It is expected that the successful candidate be proficient in report writing with strong clinical reasoning skills as you will be required to independently manage your own clinical caseload.
You will promote, develop and maintain a high quality of service provision, and strive for this to be efficient and effective for all children on your caseload. This will include being responsible for providing relevant education professionals with specialist knowledge/training/advice related to Occupational Therapy.
It is expected that the successful candidate will continue engaging in CPD opportunities to actively develop their knowledge and experience, and have increasing responsibility and independence, whilst receiving the regular supervision and support of the Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Health Professions Council
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate CPD activities
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Clinical Interest Group
- Member of the College of Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Junior level Occupational Therapist
- Experience working in mainstream primary and secondary schools
- Experience of working as part of a Occupational Therapy team and / or multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with children and their families
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of broad range of relevant clinical areas
- Some knowledge of child development, neuro-developmental stages and the role of occupation in childhood
- A working knowledge of the main frames of reference used in OT practice
- Knowledge of Government legislation for children with disabilities and special needs
- Awareness of the principles and standards around supervision
Desirable
- Some understanding and knowledge of up to date paediatric equipment and resources
- Some knowledge of standardised assessments and clinical observations used in paediatric assessment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to supervise others
- Ability to reflect on clinical practice and experience
- Ability to use clinical reasoning skills to analyse and interpret assessment findings and plan intervention
- Ability to work as a team member
- Effective written and spoken communication
- Basic computer skills e.g. word, excel, email
Desirable
- Some experience of supervising a student or OT assistant
- Some experience communicating professional knowledge through presentation/ demonstration
- Some experience planning and running groups
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to personal development
- Ability to take initiative and work autonomously
- Highly motivated
- Flexible and able to cope with change
- Sensitive to the needs of others
Other Requirements
Essential
- Clearance from Occupational health Department
- Clearance from CRB at enhanced level
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Health Professions Council
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate CPD activities
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Clinical Interest Group
- Member of the College of Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Junior level Occupational Therapist
- Experience working in mainstream primary and secondary schools
- Experience of working as part of a Occupational Therapy team and / or multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with children and their families
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of broad range of relevant clinical areas
- Some knowledge of child development, neuro-developmental stages and the role of occupation in childhood
- A working knowledge of the main frames of reference used in OT practice
- Knowledge of Government legislation for children with disabilities and special needs
- Awareness of the principles and standards around supervision
Desirable
- Some understanding and knowledge of up to date paediatric equipment and resources
- Some knowledge of standardised assessments and clinical observations used in paediatric assessment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to supervise others
- Ability to reflect on clinical practice and experience
- Ability to use clinical reasoning skills to analyse and interpret assessment findings and plan intervention
- Ability to work as a team member
- Effective written and spoken communication
- Basic computer skills e.g. word, excel, email
Desirable
- Some experience of supervising a student or OT assistant
- Some experience communicating professional knowledge through presentation/ demonstration
- Some experience planning and running groups
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to personal development
- Ability to take initiative and work autonomously
- Highly motivated
- Flexible and able to cope with change
- Sensitive to the needs of others
Other Requirements
Essential
- Clearance from Occupational health Department
- Clearance from CRB at enhanced level
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs.
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).
