Job summary
Band 8a Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Rare Bone Service0.5WTE (18.75 hours per week)Fixed Term for 24 months
Job OverviewThe Occupational Therapy service at Great Ormond Street Hospital have a unique opportunity available for an experienced occupational therapist to work in the multidisciplinary team for the Rare Bone Service. As this is a new post as part of a pilot project, we are looking for someone to lead on the development of the occupational therapy role within the service who can work independently and has the ability to demonstrate initiative. The post holder will provide support through specialist assessment, treatment and advice, for children and families where there is a diagnosis of a rare bone disorder. The post holder will use expert clinical knowledge and reasoning to support colleagues both in GOSH and externally in the ongoing management of children with these conditions.
The post-holder will join our large established Occupational Therapy team which has 33 occupational therapists and support workers working across the hospital. For further details or information on this post, please contact either Anne Addison or Alex Bultitude, Joint Heads of Occupational Therapy on 020 7405 9200 x5439.
Main duties of the job
The Rare Bone Service has been established to support patients aged 0-18, who present with metabolic bone disorders, this will primarily be in Achondroplasia and Skeletal Dysplasia although children with other bone conditions such as inherited rickets, osteopetrosis and fibrous dysplasia may also be referred. The post holder will take the lead role for occupational therapy in this new service which has a strong multidisciplinary focus and includes physiotherapy, psychology, nursing and medical colleagues. There is close working with the occupational therapists from GOSH's orthopaedic, spinal and osteogenesis Imperfecta service, as well as our community colleagues.
Key areas include:o First point of contact for newly diagnosed babies and children.o Outreach visits to neonatal units / hospitals to support families on daily management and advise local teams.o Advising on development, activities of daily living play and mobility and in the context of a life-long condition.o Advice at times of change e.g.: entry to nursery or episodes of surgery.o Supporting local therapy colleagues to meet the ongoing therapy needs of our clients particularly those who are more severely affected and require ongoing support.o Participating in innovation and research activities pertinent to occupational therapy in rare bone disorders
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Health and Care Professions Council registration
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Post-graduate training in paediatric specific functional and developmental assessments and intervention
- MSc qualification or evidence of equivalence through experience
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive post-graduate experience in paediatric occupational therapy
- Previous experience working with children and young people with physical disabilities and co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Previous experience working with children with developmental conditions, including using standardised assessments and providing therapy to address occupational performance.
- Extensive knowledge of neuroanatomy, typical motor development and atypical movement patterns associated with disease, illness, or trauma.
- Expert knowledge of child development and the impact of physical disabilities on everyday activities.
- To be able to contribute towards the diagnostic process for children with a possible/proven rare bone disorder diagnosis and to develop appropriate treatment /intervention plans
- Knowledge and established expertise in prescription of wheelchairs and equipment for activities of daily living
- Expert knowledge of the current evidence-base for paediatric occupational therapy interventions
- Experience supporting knowledge translation in a clinical setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the wider NHS system and structure that may influence clinical service provision.
Desirable
- Experience designing and developing educational content for courses delivered to develop clinicians' knowledge
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning and analytical skills in the management of complex conditions.
- Ability to work autonomously, setting own priorities and working to deadlines.
- Ability to offer practical and emotional support in and empathetic manner to families, children and young people with regard to the impact of the condition on their wellbeing and function
- Demonstration of sound leadership skills, including the ability to make thoughtful decisions relating to clinical priorities
- Skills to think strategically within a healthcare setting
- Ability to manage complex competing demands
- Evidence of leadership and supervisory skills in an occupational therapy / healthcare setting
- Ability to network and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders within and across organisational and regional boundaries
- Ability to work across professional role and organisational boundaries
- Highly developed influencing and networking skills
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organisation, computer and time management skills
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Health and Care Professions Council registration
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Post-graduate training in paediatric specific functional and developmental assessments and intervention
- MSc qualification or evidence of equivalence through experience
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive post-graduate experience in paediatric occupational therapy
- Previous experience working with children and young people with physical disabilities and co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Previous experience working with children with developmental conditions, including using standardised assessments and providing therapy to address occupational performance.
- Extensive knowledge of neuroanatomy, typical motor development and atypical movement patterns associated with disease, illness, or trauma.
- Expert knowledge of child development and the impact of physical disabilities on everyday activities.
- To be able to contribute towards the diagnostic process for children with a possible/proven rare bone disorder diagnosis and to develop appropriate treatment /intervention plans
- Knowledge and established expertise in prescription of wheelchairs and equipment for activities of daily living
- Expert knowledge of the current evidence-base for paediatric occupational therapy interventions
- Experience supporting knowledge translation in a clinical setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the wider NHS system and structure that may influence clinical service provision.
Desirable
- Experience designing and developing educational content for courses delivered to develop clinicians' knowledge
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning and analytical skills in the management of complex conditions.
- Ability to work autonomously, setting own priorities and working to deadlines.
- Ability to offer practical and emotional support in and empathetic manner to families, children and young people with regard to the impact of the condition on their wellbeing and function
- Demonstration of sound leadership skills, including the ability to make thoughtful decisions relating to clinical priorities
- Skills to think strategically within a healthcare setting
- Ability to manage complex competing demands
- Evidence of leadership and supervisory skills in an occupational therapy / healthcare setting
- Ability to network and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders within and across organisational and regional boundaries
- Ability to work across professional role and organisational boundaries
- Highly developed influencing and networking skills
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organisation, computer and time management skills
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
