Job summary
Band 7 Children's Occupational Therapy
One-year short term contract 30hours / week( 0.8wte)
An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist who wishes to develop specialist skills in Paediatrics within a supportive team. We are looking for a creative, friendly, and enthusiastic OT to join our established Children's Team.
You will sit within a dynamic multi professional health team working in an integrated approach with education and social care. We are located near Enfield Town, with easy commuter links from central London/Hertfordshire.
Previous experience of working as a children's Occupational Therapist is essential for this post. In return we are committed to offer a professionally led service, support from a friendly team, effective supervision, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. Internal and external courses will be supported through an annual personal appraisal scheme.
As part of this role, you will be expected to take the lead on service development projects, supervise and appraise junior staff and contribute to the local staff training programme.
This is a 12-month contract to cover secondment.
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit please contact: Lauren Braham 0208 702 5630
lauren.braham1@nhs.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
Summary of Role:
To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service to children aged 0-18years referred to Enfield's Children's Occupational Therapy Department.
To contribute to and lead on aspects of planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Children's Occupational Therapy Service. To contribute to and lead on specified service improvements and quality initiatives within the team.
To be responsible for a defined caseload of children within community, clinics and special schools (as allocated), working autonomously with access to supervision. To lead on a designated clinical area within the team and develop clinical expertise within this specialist area. To develop evidence based clinical pathways and service provision with a specialist area.
To provide high quality family centred, occupationally focused assessment and intervention to disabled children and children with additional needs. To support the team with implementing evidence-based treatment approaches and good practice guidelines.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To supervise, appraise and train students and junior staff as required.
To work effectively and flexibly within an interdisciplinary framework in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency environment, including working with teachers, community providers, social workers, SLT, psychologists, dieticians, paediatricians, physiotherapists, and other professionals
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage a caseload of children and young people with a range of needs including those with complex disabilities, providing occupationally focused assessment and intervention.
- To act as an expert advisor and practitioner in Childrens OT contributing to differential diagnoses, provision of highly specialist advice and intervention for a client group with complex physical, social, mental health and cognitive disabilities.
- To set occupationally focused intervention goals with children and/or their parents/carers that are family centred and agreed by the child and/or their parents/carers.
- To set and maintain high standards of clinical practice, which is evidence based, and includes outcome measures to monitor achievement of person-centred goals.
- To work within an occupational frame of reference.
- To demonstrate the ability to analyse the interplay of the child, environment and activity when assessing the childs level of functioning and identifying appropriate strategies and intervention to facilitate and enhance participation in self-care, school, and play/leisure.
- To devise and manage a specialised treatment plan individual to a childs presenting condition through occupationally focused intervention, equipment provision (as appropriate), parental support & training, provision of hand splints, advice & strategies and programmes.
- To form productive relationships with parents/carers who may be under stress.
- To advise and teach parents/carers of children with additional needs on appropriate on-going Occupational Therapy management programmes. To develop integrated support plans with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure effective management in achieving the best care for the child.
- To have the ability, knowledge and skills required for moving and handling children in school and community environments.
- To assess and manage clinical risk concerning the treatment of clients in own caseload and support junior staff to do the same e.g., Manual Handling risk assessment, Trust lone working Policy.
- To implement evidence-based practice and manage clinical risk within specific area of specialism. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness in specialist area thorough the use of outcome measures and audits.
- To work within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency framework.
- To provide clinical support to junior staff and colleagues
- To work within the standards and guidelines of the Childrens Occupational Therapy Service, the Trust, the British Association of Occupational Therapy (BAOT) and the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines and frequent interruptions.
- To complete other duties that may be delegated as appropriate by senior staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage a caseload of children and young people with a range of needs including those with complex disabilities, providing occupationally focused assessment and intervention.
- To act as an expert advisor and practitioner in Childrens OT contributing to differential diagnoses, provision of highly specialist advice and intervention for a client group with complex physical, social, mental health and cognitive disabilities.
- To set occupationally focused intervention goals with children and/or their parents/carers that are family centred and agreed by the child and/or their parents/carers.
- To set and maintain high standards of clinical practice, which is evidence based, and includes outcome measures to monitor achievement of person-centred goals.
- To work within an occupational frame of reference.
- To demonstrate the ability to analyse the interplay of the child, environment and activity when assessing the childs level of functioning and identifying appropriate strategies and intervention to facilitate and enhance participation in self-care, school, and play/leisure.
- To devise and manage a specialised treatment plan individual to a childs presenting condition through occupationally focused intervention, equipment provision (as appropriate), parental support & training, provision of hand splints, advice & strategies and programmes.
- To form productive relationships with parents/carers who may be under stress.
- To advise and teach parents/carers of children with additional needs on appropriate on-going Occupational Therapy management programmes. To develop integrated support plans with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure effective management in achieving the best care for the child.
- To have the ability, knowledge and skills required for moving and handling children in school and community environments.
- To assess and manage clinical risk concerning the treatment of clients in own caseload and support junior staff to do the same e.g., Manual Handling risk assessment, Trust lone working Policy.
- To implement evidence-based practice and manage clinical risk within specific area of specialism. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness in specialist area thorough the use of outcome measures and audits.
- To work within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency framework.
- To provide clinical support to junior staff and colleagues
- To work within the standards and guidelines of the Childrens Occupational Therapy Service, the Trust, the British Association of Occupational Therapy (BAOT) and the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines and frequent interruptions.
- To complete other duties that may be delegated as appropriate by senior staff.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oDip. COT or BSc OT or international equivalent
- oHCPC registered Occupational Therapist
- oEvidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- oMember of BAOT
- oManual Handling
- oC.P.R.
- oFieldwork Education Certificate
- oRelevant courses and/or experience equivalent to Master's level
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oExtensive postgraduate clinical experience of Occupational Therapy
- oExtensive relative experience and practise in Childrens Occupational Therapy
- oGood knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
- oA good understanding of the importance of evidence base practice and how it applies to clinical practice
- oSound knowledge of child development and childhood occupations
- oExperience of family centred practice and goal setting with families
- oSpecialist knowledge & application of OT Assessments (Standardised and Non-Standardised) & Interventions relevant to client group
- oKnowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches relevant to clinical area (e.g. Co-Op, M-CIMT)
- oUnderstanding and practical experience of using outcome measures
- o Extensive experience of working within a Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT)
- oExperience of service development
- oAbility to incorporate principles of Clinical Governance into day to day workload
- oExperience in supervising & teaching junior staff & Students
- oUnderstanding of risks involved in work in the community and clinical settings
- oWell established knowledge of national policies, procedures and legislation relevant to Children's Occupational therapy (including Safeguarding)
- oAn excellent awareness of current issues and developments within the NHS and Education and how this relates to and impacts on service delivery
Desirable
- oExperience in high level clinical audit
- oExperience of splinting and special seating & equipment provision
- oExperience of working within a Special school
- oGood Knowledge CMOP-E and COPM
- oLeadership & first line management experience
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate
- oDemonstrate ability to work as an effective team member
- oAbility to keep accurate documentation
- oAbility to organise & respond effectively to complex information
- oGood computer literacy skills
- oExcellent analytical and critical appraisal skills
- oOT expertise in the management of service users with highly complex/special needs, utilizing advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills to plan treatment
- oAbility to cope with working in a stressful environment and with potentially emotional or aggressive clients/carers
- oAbility to laterally think and problem solve
- oAbility to effectively promote self and the OT profession
- oAbility to work as an autonomous practitioner
- oClinical leadership and supervision skills
- oAbility to organise and prioritise own and others workloads within a busy and pressured environment
Desirable
- oExcellent presentation & training skills
- oAppraisal skills
- oTeam leadership skills
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- oAbility to meet the demands of the post including travel
- oAbility to work sensitively with a multicultural and diverse population with a commitment to non-discriminatory practice
- oEvidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member
- oDemonstrate a strong commitment to family centred care
- oThorough understanding of own personal development and learning needs
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Desirable
- oClean driving licence
- oVehicle owner
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oDip. COT or BSc OT or international equivalent
- oHCPC registered Occupational Therapist
- oEvidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- oMember of BAOT
- oManual Handling
- oC.P.R.
- oFieldwork Education Certificate
- oRelevant courses and/or experience equivalent to Master's level
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oExtensive postgraduate clinical experience of Occupational Therapy
- oExtensive relative experience and practise in Childrens Occupational Therapy
- oGood knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
- oA good understanding of the importance of evidence base practice and how it applies to clinical practice
- oSound knowledge of child development and childhood occupations
- oExperience of family centred practice and goal setting with families
- oSpecialist knowledge & application of OT Assessments (Standardised and Non-Standardised) & Interventions relevant to client group
- oKnowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches relevant to clinical area (e.g. Co-Op, M-CIMT)
- oUnderstanding and practical experience of using outcome measures
- o Extensive experience of working within a Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT)
- oExperience of service development
- oAbility to incorporate principles of Clinical Governance into day to day workload
- oExperience in supervising & teaching junior staff & Students
- oUnderstanding of risks involved in work in the community and clinical settings
- oWell established knowledge of national policies, procedures and legislation relevant to Children's Occupational therapy (including Safeguarding)
- oAn excellent awareness of current issues and developments within the NHS and Education and how this relates to and impacts on service delivery
Desirable
- oExperience in high level clinical audit
- oExperience of splinting and special seating & equipment provision
- oExperience of working within a Special school
- oGood Knowledge CMOP-E and COPM
- oLeadership & first line management experience
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate
- oDemonstrate ability to work as an effective team member
- oAbility to keep accurate documentation
- oAbility to organise & respond effectively to complex information
- oGood computer literacy skills
- oExcellent analytical and critical appraisal skills
- oOT expertise in the management of service users with highly complex/special needs, utilizing advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills to plan treatment
- oAbility to cope with working in a stressful environment and with potentially emotional or aggressive clients/carers
- oAbility to laterally think and problem solve
- oAbility to effectively promote self and the OT profession
- oAbility to work as an autonomous practitioner
- oClinical leadership and supervision skills
- oAbility to organise and prioritise own and others workloads within a busy and pressured environment
Desirable
- oExcellent presentation & training skills
- oAppraisal skills
- oTeam leadership skills
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- oAbility to meet the demands of the post including travel
- oAbility to work sensitively with a multicultural and diverse population with a commitment to non-discriminatory practice
- oEvidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member
- oDemonstrate a strong commitment to family centred care
- oThorough understanding of own personal development and learning needs
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Desirable
- oClean driving licence
- oVehicle owner
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).
