Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Children's Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Children's Occupational Therapy team in Dudley to cover a career break for 12 months. This is a fabulous opportunity to gain some experience in paediatrics.The successful applicant will work as part of our supportive and cohesive team who are committed to delivering high quality patient care. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for working with children, young people and their families. You must be able to work as part of a team, have excellent communication skills, think creatively and work independently.

This is a full-time post on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

  • The ability to manage a caseload of clients, using evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual and group Occupational Therapy interventions within the community team.
  • To provide a safe, effective, efficient, high quality service contributing the specialist skills of a children's Occupational Therapist to the multidisciplinary team.
  • To develop skills and knowledge through participation in supervision, appraisal and personal development.

About us

The Dudley Children's Occupational Therapy service supports children aged 0-16 in the community who have a functional difficulty associated with a physical difficulty or disability.

The team is based at The Sunflower Centre in Stourbridge, a therapy centre which is shared with our Physiotherapy colleagues. The successful applicant will be based here but will be expected to support children in the community across the Dudley borough.

We have a strong team identity and work together to deliver a high quality service. We are committed to support ongoing professional development of our team members; helping to build skills and develop levels of professional responsibility. If you would like to join a friendly, progressive and innovative team then we would love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

31 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-8520-CYPF

Job locations

The Sunflower Centre

John Corbett Drive

Stourbridge

DY8 4HZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Competent caseload management. To provide Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and advice to children and families, establish appropriate treatment programmes and follow discharge procedures.
  • To plan and implement client centred individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
  • To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
  • To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clients physical and social environment.
  • To develop knowledge of and apply a range of paediatric treatment approaches under supervision, e.g. sensory integration, neuro-developmental, perceptual/motor, cognitive approaches.
  • To develop knowledge of a wide range of specialist equipment; seating, splinting, angle boards, pencil grips etc. Assess risks and benefits and prescribe equipment appropriately.
  • To establish effective and robust communication networks with clients, carers, other health services, local authority and voluntary sector.
  • To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care programmes.
  • To promote awareness of the role of Occupational Therapy within the multidisciplinary team and to external organisations.
  • To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards and provide specialist Occupational Therapy reports relevant to clinical practice including Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) reports.
  • To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of clinical supervision. To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD that meets the requirements for maintaining HCPC registration.
  • To prepare and present tutorials for students and other staff.
  • To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply it to practice and disseminate findings at a local level. To develop skills through participation in local audit and research projects.
  • To adhere to the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, HCPC standards and all relevant policies and procedures.
  • To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision.
  • To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality Childrens Occupational Therapy service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Competent caseload management. To provide Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and advice to children and families, establish appropriate treatment programmes and follow discharge procedures.
  • To plan and implement client centred individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
  • To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
  • To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clients physical and social environment.
  • To develop knowledge of and apply a range of paediatric treatment approaches under supervision, e.g. sensory integration, neuro-developmental, perceptual/motor, cognitive approaches.
  • To develop knowledge of a wide range of specialist equipment; seating, splinting, angle boards, pencil grips etc. Assess risks and benefits and prescribe equipment appropriately.
  • To establish effective and robust communication networks with clients, carers, other health services, local authority and voluntary sector.
  • To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care programmes.
  • To promote awareness of the role of Occupational Therapy within the multidisciplinary team and to external organisations.
  • To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards and provide specialist Occupational Therapy reports relevant to clinical practice including Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) reports.
  • To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of clinical supervision. To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD that meets the requirements for maintaining HCPC registration.
  • To prepare and present tutorials for students and other staff.
  • To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply it to practice and disseminate findings at a local level. To develop skills through participation in local audit and research projects.
  • To adhere to the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, HCPC standards and all relevant policies and procedures.
  • To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision.
  • To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality Childrens Occupational Therapy service.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Degree in OT or equivalent diploma in OT and registered with HCPC
  • Application of OT process in variety of clinical areas and demonstrate transferable skills
  • Good written communication
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Can travel around borough effectively to meet needs of community service
  • Knowledge of assessments and treatment approaches used in children's OT
  • Word processing skills/computer skills
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Degree in OT or equivalent diploma in OT and registered with HCPC
  • Application of OT process in variety of clinical areas and demonstrate transferable skills
  • Good written communication
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Can travel around borough effectively to meet needs of community service
  • Knowledge of assessments and treatment approaches used in children's OT
  • Word processing skills/computer 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Sunflower Centre

John Corbett Drive

Stourbridge

DY8 4HZ


Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Sunflower Centre

John Corbett Drive

Stourbridge

DY8 4HZ


Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Children's Occupational Therapy Manager

Emma Geary

emma.geary1@nhs.net

01384366912

Details

Date posted

31 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-8520-CYPF

Job locations

The Sunflower Centre

John Corbett Drive

Stourbridge

DY8 4HZ


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