Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an experienced creative Allied Health Professional who has Sensory Integration Practitioner status, and who is passionate about supporting children, young people and their families were sensory processing differences are having an impact on their lives. This role is an exciting opportunity enabling you to further develop your career and to be part of a forward thinking dedicated team who strive to provide a high standard of service using sensory based approaches.
The Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Sensory Processing Service covers Hull and East Riding with an office base in Beverley and clinic spaces in Hull and Beverley. The service works with to meet the needs of children and young people aged between 0-18 years old who present with Sensory Processing differences that are having an impact on their daily function.
This post will involve completion of consultations, sensory assessments and relevant treatment plans, developing and providing training in sensory processing and supervising others. The role involves service development to identify and meet the needs of those accessing the service.
Main duties of the job
The service is continuing to grow and evolve in response to the local need. This is an exciting time to come and join the team and be a part of further shaping the direction of the service.
Induction, training, professional development, and regular supervision will be available to the successful applicant.
You will be working collaboratively with qualified and unqualified members of the team to develop and build on your existing skills and knowledge. You will be expected to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively. This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop specialist skills in Sensory Processing and Neurodiverse conditions. The sensory processing service works collaboratively with Education, Social Care and other providers in the city of Hull, East Riding and the wider community, as appropriate.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Educated to Masters Level or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge or experiential learning/experience
- Sensory Integration Qualifications - minimum SI Education (SI Network) level 3 or ASI wise CLASI Certification (Module 6)
Desirable
- Advanced/expert clinical qualification e.g. Sensory Attachment
- Prepared to undertake or hold an accredited leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of sound post-registration professional practice
- Demonstrable experience of working in the specific field where the post is held
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area to advanced level of post-graduate diploma or equivalent knowledge /experiential learning
- Evidence of advanced practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
Desirable
- A breadth of clinical practice including clinically specialising in the field where the post is held
- Proven leadership/management experience, able to demonstrate examples of positive impact/change within service delivery/practice at an advanced/expert level
- Ability to work across team/organisational boundaries developing and maintaining multi-professional and multi-agency partnerships
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Care Act etc
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical AHP practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Evidence of Implementation of Sensory Assessments and clinical practice
Desirable
- Member of specialist interest group/network, locally or nationally
- Advanced/expert understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and audits within identified clinical area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Educated to Masters Level or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge or experiential learning/experience
- Sensory Integration Qualifications - minimum SI Education (SI Network) level 3 or ASI wise CLASI Certification (Module 6)
Desirable
- Advanced/expert clinical qualification e.g. Sensory Attachment
- Prepared to undertake or hold an accredited leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of sound post-registration professional practice
- Demonstrable experience of working in the specific field where the post is held
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area to advanced level of post-graduate diploma or equivalent knowledge /experiential learning
- Evidence of advanced practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
Desirable
- A breadth of clinical practice including clinically specialising in the field where the post is held
- Proven leadership/management experience, able to demonstrate examples of positive impact/change within service delivery/practice at an advanced/expert level
- Ability to work across team/organisational boundaries developing and maintaining multi-professional and multi-agency partnerships
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Care Act etc
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical AHP practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Evidence of Implementation of Sensory Assessments and clinical practice
Desirable
- Member of specialist interest group/network, locally or nationally
- Advanced/expert understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and audits within identified clinical 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
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).
