Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative OT to lead and develop school based OT traded services in the City of London and Hackney. This post provides a unique opportunity for an OT with significant experience of working with children and young people, to promote and grow OT partnerships between health and education. The post holder will also be expected to partner with children, young people and families in the co-design and impact measurement. This is a role to develop the school based service, promote and deliver with the hope that it becomes financially self sustainable.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and diverse team, based in the heart of Hackney, at Hackney Ark Child Development Centre. The OT service has been commissioned to address the health and social care needs of children and young people and has history of championing non-traditional roles to meet the varying occupational needs of children and young people across the Borough. We are looking for an OT who can further develop service growth and innovative working. This role will require the successful candidate to promote the provision of high quality, evidence based occupational therapy services, which will promote the function, skills and participation of children and young people in Hackney.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 on this page.
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 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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- oRecognised Occupational Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent leading to registration with HPC. oHealth Professions Council - Licence to Practice oEvidence of successful completion and maintenance of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Registered Member of College of Occupational Therapists Member of CYPF special interest group MSc in relevant subject Fieldwork Educators Course
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate staff values oAbility to work with families who may be in crisis and resistant to professional input oExcellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills oNegotiation and Problem solving Skills oExcellent presentation skills, both written and verbal oDemonstrates good analytical and reflection skills oExcellent organisational and prioritisation skills oDeveloped supervision skills oAble to work independently and as part of a team oAbility to plan workload for delegated area of work oAbility to delegate work to others oAbility to communicate complex information clearly in English
Desirable
- oAbility to speak a community language.
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post-graduate experience as an OT including work in community paediatric setting oExperience of audit and understanding of research principles oExperience of developing training packages. oExperience of writing EHCP reports
Desirable
- Experience of working in traded services occupational therapy, and writing proposals for provision
Experience Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues oIn-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to children's occupational therapy oIn depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits oIn -depth knowledge of assessment tools and outcome measures relevant to the client group including the utilisation and interpretation of standardised tests and outcome measures oKnowledge and adherence to clinical governance procedures and standards of record keeping
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- oUnderstanding and demonstration of the Trust Values oCommitment and adherence to equality, diversity, and inclusion
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- oRecognised Occupational Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent leading to registration with HPC. oHealth Professions Council - Licence to Practice oEvidence of successful completion and maintenance of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Registered Member of College of Occupational Therapists Member of CYPF special interest group MSc in relevant subject Fieldwork Educators Course
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate staff values oAbility to work with families who may be in crisis and resistant to professional input oExcellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills oNegotiation and Problem solving Skills oExcellent presentation skills, both written and verbal oDemonstrates good analytical and reflection skills oExcellent organisational and prioritisation skills oDeveloped supervision skills oAble to work independently and as part of a team oAbility to plan workload for delegated area of work oAbility to delegate work to others oAbility to communicate complex information clearly in English
Desirable
- oAbility to speak a community language.
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post-graduate experience as an OT including work in community paediatric setting oExperience of audit and understanding of research principles oExperience of developing training packages. oExperience of writing EHCP reports
Desirable
- Experience of working in traded services occupational therapy, and writing proposals for provision
Experience Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues oIn-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to children's occupational therapy oIn depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits oIn -depth knowledge of assessment tools and outcome measures relevant to the client group including the utilisation and interpretation of standardised tests and outcome measures oKnowledge and adherence to clinical governance procedures and standards of record keeping
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- oUnderstanding and demonstration of the Trust Values oCommitment and adherence to equality, diversity, and inclusion
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).
