Job summary
Band 5 - Occupational Therapists Paediatric Learning Programme
Paediatric Community Services- Newham, East London Foundation Trust
Based at the child development centre, near Stratford in the London Borough of Newham, close to the Olympic Park in the heart of Londons East End (with excellent transport links with the rest of London and Essex) the childrens occupational therapy service has a strong multi-agency work ethic with other services both within the trust and with partner agencies, and offers services across a wide range of care groups in the borough.
Come and be part of a team that is innovative, responsive, adaptable and which aspires to stand out in the future in the areas of service delivery, improvement and research.
For more information contact: Maria OMalley Clinical lead OT Maria.OMalley@nhs.net phone: 077699402926 or Marion Levine Head of Therapies Marionlevine@nhs.net phone: 07741704013
Closing date for applications, May 8th 2022 interviews week commencing 16th May 2022
Main duties of the job
Amazing things are happening and you could be a part of it !!!! Join a team who is now able to change the face of OT in the community in Newham.
Newhams Occupational Therapy service for Children has some exciting news to share! Our team is expanding following unprecedented investment of 11 posts into our service, across all bandings in April 2022.
We are calling on all those amazing OTs to join us as we embark on one of the most exciting challenges in our service history, as we develop new ways of working to improve outcomes for children and young people, and make this team one of the biggest and most successful Childrens OT Services in London.
About us
In return, we can offer you:
An amazing working environment, with a warm, welcoming and supportive team of OT and colleagues who bring experiences from all over the world.
1:1 monthly supervision, appraisal and CPD
Team learning programme
Band 5 paediatric learning programme
Protected service development time and regular team away days
Opportunity to supervise students
Monthly team meetings
On-going clinical skills development, MDT working
Involvement in audit and service improvement
Job description
Job responsibilities
Together we can:
Reduce waiting times and see children, young people and their families in a timely way -maximising early intervention and support and being a responsive service.
Launch our whole school 3- tier model
Develop our Ground Breaking Sensory Service
Provide independence skills training /preparing for adulthood
If you want to explore a career in paediatrics and join our unique Band 5 OT Paediatric learning programme, we would like to hear from you!
These posts are open to newly qualified or already qualified OTs wanting to develop in the field of paediatrics .We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated OTs who want develop their knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will be supported and work alongside our team of multi-skilled OTs, using a person centred, occupation based holistic approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Together we can:
Reduce waiting times and see children, young people and their families in a timely way -maximising early intervention and support and being a responsive service.
Launch our whole school 3- tier model
Develop our Ground Breaking Sensory Service
Provide independence skills training /preparing for adulthood
If you want to explore a career in paediatrics and join our unique Band 5 OT Paediatric learning programme, we would like to hear from you!
These posts are open to newly qualified or already qualified OTs wanting to develop in the field of paediatrics .We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated OTs who want develop their knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will be supported and work alongside our team of multi-skilled OTs, using a person centred, occupation based holistic approach.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Maintenance of continuing professional development portfolio
- Registration with Health Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate continued learning during student placements
- Experience of a range of student placements
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with children in any setting is an advantage and this may include voluntary experiences
- Post graduate experience in paediatrics
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with a client and their carers/families motivating them to participate in the therapeutic process
- Ability to sustain concentration and maintain a pro-active role during the assessment and treatment of a client
- Ability to administer and interpret standardised tests relevant to client group when diagnosing specific problems e.g. perceptual and cognitive deficits
- Ability to analyse the assessment information, then devise and implement occupational therapy treatment programmes specific to the individual client
- Ability to develop and apply specialist knowledge and skills in advising others on the care and treatment of children in relation to the specific specialism
- Ability to use information technology including emails, Microsoft word, excel and power point and maintain electronic care records, and produce reports for use by others both internal and external to the Trust, e.g. assessment reports, advice on special educational needs
Desirable
- Ability to work and communicate with a wide range of professionals as a member of a multidisciplinary team e.g.: other health professionals, education staff, Social Services and other statutory and voluntary organisations
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Maintenance of continuing professional development portfolio
- Registration with Health Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate continued learning during student placements
- Experience of a range of student placements
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with children in any setting is an advantage and this may include voluntary experiences
- Post graduate experience in paediatrics
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with a client and their carers/families motivating them to participate in the therapeutic process
- Ability to sustain concentration and maintain a pro-active role during the assessment and treatment of a client
- Ability to administer and interpret standardised tests relevant to client group when diagnosing specific problems e.g. perceptual and cognitive deficits
- Ability to analyse the assessment information, then devise and implement occupational therapy treatment programmes specific to the individual client
- Ability to develop and apply specialist knowledge and skills in advising others on the care and treatment of children in relation to the specific specialism
- Ability to use information technology including emails, Microsoft word, excel and power point and maintain electronic care records, and produce reports for use by others both internal and external to the Trust, e.g. assessment reports, advice on special educational needs
Desirable
- Ability to work and communicate with a wide range of professionals as a member of a multidisciplinary team e.g.: other health professionals, education staff, Social Services and other statutory and voluntary organisations
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).
