Job summary
The post holder will be clinically responsible for the highly specialised and advanced neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention for high-risk infants including providing specialist information to doctors, nurses, and the wider therapy team about their care and needs. This role includes a neurodevelopmental follow up clinic at UCLH. The post holder will provide a service to the RFH NNU and be responsible for assessing all babies born into the 'high risk' category. This includes all babies in the sector born at < 30 weeks gestation, all those <1000g, term infants with HIE who have been cooled, any infant needing an MRI for neurological or developmental purposes, those with seizures and any other infants referred in to the neurodevelopmental follow up programme. The post holder will provide neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioral assessments at term, 3, 6 , 12 and 24 months and provide reports and recommendations as well as working closely with parents and physiotherapy to provide early intervention where appropriate. The post holder will have extensive training in early intervention and be able to guide others.Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the neurobehavioral, developmental and neurological assessment of all high risk infants in the RFH NNU and after discharge.
The post holder must be able to administer the Brazelton NBO/NBAS, the GMA and the Bayley III.
The post holder will help identify for the paediatricians which infants should attend the neurodevelopmental baby clinic for further investigations and tests following concerns about their development.
The post holder will be responsible for the smooth running and attend the neurodevelopmental baby clinic and provide standardised developmental and neurological assessments with scores which will contribute towards diagnosis and onward management including screening and referral to CDT.
The post holder will also identify which infants require intervention and from whom and ensure referrals are made appropriately.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Specialist training in psychometric testing including developmental assessments.
Experience
Essential
- In depth experience at a senior level in OT using advanced clinical skills Extensive experience and training in Neurodevelopment.
- Delivering training and education to others.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Brazelton neonatal behavioural assessment scale (NBAS) or NBO.
- Very high level specialist clinical skills relating to developmental care of neonates.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and able to discuss complex issues appropriately with a wide range of people differentiating according to their level and preferred method of communication and ability.
- Able to empathise.
Others
Essential
- In depth knowledge of neurodevelopmental therapy and best early.
Desirable
- Published work in the speciality.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Specialist training in psychometric testing including developmental assessments.
Experience
Essential
- In depth experience at a senior level in OT using advanced clinical skills Extensive experience and training in Neurodevelopment.
- Delivering training and education to others.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Brazelton neonatal behavioural assessment scale (NBAS) or NBO.
- Very high level specialist clinical skills relating to developmental care of neonates.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and able to discuss complex issues appropriately with a wide range of people differentiating according to their level and preferred method of communication and ability.
- Able to empathise.
Others
Essential
- In depth knowledge of neurodevelopmental therapy and best early.
Desirable
- Published work in the speciality.
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).
