Job summary
Do you want to work with a friendly, motivated, caring and experienced MDT who strive to provide NICE compliant autism diagnostic assessments for young people with their families in Suffolk. We want to improve on our waiting times for young people, to avoid delays. We are looking to recruit a skilled registered Occupational Therapist with experience of working with young people or adults, who may have autism and/or other complex conditions or disabilities.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking interesting complex assessments and sharing formulations. You will have the ability to work flexibly to manage the complexities relating to the significant age range of young people we work with, age 11-17. You will enjoy working with others, sharing views and being constructive and supportive with families, schools and other team members, incorporating a whole systems approach.The team will be able to consult with you and gain knowledge and support from your skills and experience.
As part of the MDT you will enjoy preparing diagnostic reports to inform others of the needs of young people we see. Their parents/care givers and schools will benefit from your advice and young people themselves should gain better understanding of their needs with signposting to post diagnostic services.
About us
The CQC rated our service as 'Good' in January 2020.
The team covers the whole of Suffolk with an office base in Stowmarket. Your role will enhance the existing resources and skills in the team provided by Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language therapists, Assistant Practitioners, a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker and Medical colleagues.
The team also provides a learning environment to facilitate professional development, we attract training posts from the UEA Clinical Psychology course. We would also welcome OT students under your supervision. You would be supported through the Trust Management and Clinical Supervision structure, as well as the MDT.
Benefits
Benefits included with this role are:-
- NHS pension
- A comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- Career progression
- Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- Staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is 1.0 wte, 37.5 hours a week, working across Suffolk in a clinic-based team model. Undertaking autism diagnostic assessments and using theoretical knowledge to inform clinical decision making within the MDT, ensuring a holistic formulation in line with NICE guidelines. To assist in identifying interventions with a focus onsensory integration issues and motor coordination difficulties. To contribute to development and running of group interventions.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is 1.0 wte, 37.5 hours a week, working across Suffolk in a clinic-based team model. Undertaking autism diagnostic assessments and using theoretical knowledge to inform clinical decision making within the MDT, ensuring a holistic formulation in line with NICE guidelines. To assist in identifying interventions with a focus onsensory integration issues and motor coordination difficulties. To contribute to development and running of group interventions.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Demonstrable knowledge relating to the assessment and treatment of Auistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or equivalent assessment skills
Desirable
- Post registration specialist training in autism diagnostic tools i.e. ADOS
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with a range of individuals, clients, professionals and organisations
- Experience of working to maintain and promote the safety of vulnerable children and families
- Ability to demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills
Desirable
- Understanding of Mental health conditions
- Groupwork skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of other therapeutic approaches and application
- Awareness of safeguarding principals
Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of clinical interventions to aid diagnostic assessment i.e communication skills sensory integration understanding and making adaptations
- Knowledge and experience of the impact of a child's developmental difficulties on occupational performance and the child's family / carers
Desirable
- Experience and working knowledge of Paediatrics as a specialist area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Demonstrable knowledge relating to the assessment and treatment of Auistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or equivalent assessment skills
Desirable
- Post registration specialist training in autism diagnostic tools i.e. ADOS
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with a range of individuals, clients, professionals and organisations
- Experience of working to maintain and promote the safety of vulnerable children and families
- Ability to demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills
Desirable
- Understanding of Mental health conditions
- Groupwork skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of other therapeutic approaches and application
- Awareness of safeguarding principals
Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of clinical interventions to aid diagnostic assessment i.e communication skills sensory integration understanding and making adaptations
- Knowledge and experience of the impact of a child's developmental difficulties on occupational performance and the child's family / carers
Desirable
- Experience and working knowledge of Paediatrics as a specialist area
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).
