Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Occupational Therapist with experience of working with children in either a community, inpatient or CAMHS setting to join our dynamic Occupational Therapy team and Autism Diagnostic MDT based at the Hackney Ark.
The post holder will be based partly within the Autism Diagnostic Pathway Team for children who are under 5s. The OT within this team will be part of the Autism diagnostic process in both the community and clinic settings. The OT working within this MDT will provide a specialist occupational therapy perspective to support children and families with needs related to independence skills, sensory and home safety concerns.
The service is fully integrated between health and social care. The post holder will also hold a mixed community caseload working with children and young people between 0-18 years with neuro developmental needs.
For further information or if you would like to discuss the role, please contact Cherry Fitzsimmons, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist on 020 7014 7025.
Main duties of the job
The well-resourced 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. These include a short breaks / leisure team, a post specifically for looked after children, a service to support transition to adult services and a universal service, addressing the needs of our local population, as well as a Looked After Children post.
The service has consistently maintained low wait times, and this gives the opportunity to offer intervention to children and young people and their families.
You will be based in the heart of Hackney at The Ark, a purpose-built Child Development Centre, where teams work closely to offer a joined-up service to families. The Clinical Leads offer regular supervision and there is an MDT internal training programme; external CPD and networking are supported and encouraged. You will supervise OTs and students and work with the Clinical Leads and other Band 7s to further develop and grow the OT service
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
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Ed/ 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
- 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 oGood organisational and prioritisation skills oDeveloped supervision skills oProficiency in physically handling children with disabilities and demonstrating handling techniques to carers oCompetence in assessing, adjusting and fitting equipment for children 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
Desirable
- oAbility to speak a community language
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post-graduate experience as an OT including work in a paediatric setting with Autistic young people oExperience of audit and understanding of research principles oExperience of developing training packages. oAt least 6 months experience of working within the NHS oExperience of writing EHCP reports
Desirable
- Experience of working in traded services occupational therapy, and writing proposals
Knowledge
Essential
- confidentiality issues oIn-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to children's occupational therapy and AutismoIn 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 procedure's and standards of record keeping
Desirable
other
Essential
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Ability to travel around the Borough
- Able to respond to external demands appropriately
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Ed/ 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
- 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 oGood organisational and prioritisation skills oDeveloped supervision skills oProficiency in physically handling children with disabilities and demonstrating handling techniques to carers oCompetence in assessing, adjusting and fitting equipment for children 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
Desirable
- oAbility to speak a community language
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post-graduate experience as an OT including work in a paediatric setting with Autistic young people oExperience of audit and understanding of research principles oExperience of developing training packages. oAt least 6 months experience of working within the NHS oExperience of writing EHCP reports
Desirable
- Experience of working in traded services occupational therapy, and writing proposals
Knowledge
Essential
- confidentiality issues oIn-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to children's occupational therapy and AutismoIn 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 procedure's and standards of record keeping
Desirable
other
Essential
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Ability to travel around the Borough
- Able to respond to external demands appropriately
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).
