Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring children's Occupational Therapist to join the Community Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Teamat Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role. You will share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are looking for a band 5 OT who is passionate about working with children with disabilities and would like the opportunity to develop towards a band 6 paediatric OT in this field.
You will become a key member of the Paces special school teams, who provide care to children with physical and learning disabilities. The team is supportive, compassionate and forward thinking, and you will gain a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience through working with them.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high standard of occupational therapy care as a member of the occupational therapy, physiotherapy and multi-professional teams within the mainstream schools service.
- To perform routine occupational therapy assessments of children and young people presenting with a wide range of conditions and problems within Paces school and patient homes .
- To provide a diagnosis of the problem related to occupational therapy.
- To develop skilled knowledge in order to deliver an individualised treatment programme for each young person.
- To manage a delegated caseload of children and young people within the schools team, working under supervision.
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as a developing autonomous practitioner and access the advice, training and support from more senior occupational therapists and multi-disciplinary team members as appropriate.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of children / adolescents in your care.
- To undertake basic clinical assessment of young people and use clinical reasoning
- skills and analytical assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of the specific problems related to occupational therapy intervention.
- To design and deliver an individualised or group programme of intervention based on sound knowledge of evidenced based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment options.
- To manage a delegated caseload of children with particular conditions and be responsible for providing assessment, treatment and discharge plans, working under regular supervision and support.
- To recommend the best course of intervention, taking into account such factors as level of understanding, social circumstances, environmental factors etc.
- To develop appropriate discharge / transfer plans as appropriate.
- To gain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- To be proficient in the use of a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with young people / parents / carers.
- To posses highly developed communication and interpersonal skills required to ensure the delivery of effective care, taking into account the complex and variety of difficulties presented e.g. age; physical; emotional; cultural; cognitive, social and behavioural.
- To effectively communicate, negotiate and explain the assessment findings and treatment plans in a non-judgmental and considered manner to young people / parents / carers and other agencies e.g. GPs, Consultants, social care and education services which may occasionally include issues regarding child protection.
- To evaluate the childs progress, reassess and suggest changes to treatment programmes as required, monitoring effect using sound measurement and validated outcome measures.
- To manage clinical and non-clinical risk within own case load.
- To work within Trust and RCOTs clinical guidelines, have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as required.
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with local and RCOT standards of practice.
PROFESSIONAL
- To undertake risk assessments on a daily basis, for example; work space, equipment, clients and staff using judgement skills to make the necessary adjustments in line with health and safety regulations.
- To comply with the Health and Safety at work regulations and all other health, safety and security standards in accordance with Trust policies.
- To treat as confidential all information obtained during the course of duties undertaken.
- To participate in the staff KSF review scheme, be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
- To attend and participate in the Trust mandatory training plus departmental in-service training.
- To maintain and develop current knowledge of evidenced based practice in the areas of paediatric neurodisability, developing knowledge of particular conditions and associated problems.
- To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices, with support, through the use of evidenced based practice projects, audit and outcome measures.
- To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at and participation in formal learning, supervision sessions, peer review / support and external courses.
- To undertake, as directed the collection of clinical activity data for service management and other data for use in audit or research.
- To undertake audit and research into specific areas of clinical practice and service delivery using a range of methodologies as part of multi-disciplinary audit / research and departmental initiatives.
- To be actively involved in professional clinical groups such as the journal club, action learning set, CYPF clinical interest groups and other professional development activities.
ORGANISATIONAL
- To ensure that your own practice meets the required professional standards and RCOT rules of professional conduct.
- To be responsible for organising a delegated caseload to meet service and clients priorities, readjusting plans as situations change / arise.
- To comment on the development, implementation and promotion of departmental and Trust policies and procedures.
- To ensure effective use of time, resources and organisational skills in order to promote an organised and efficient working environment.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
-
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of children / adolescents in your care.
- To undertake basic clinical assessment of young people and use clinical reasoning
- skills and analytical assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of the specific problems related to occupational therapy intervention.
- To design and deliver an individualised or group programme of intervention based on sound knowledge of evidenced based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment options.
- To manage a delegated caseload of children with particular conditions and be responsible for providing assessment, treatment and discharge plans, working under regular supervision and support.
- To recommend the best course of intervention, taking into account such factors as level of understanding, social circumstances, environmental factors etc.
- To develop appropriate discharge / transfer plans as appropriate.
- To gain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- To be proficient in the use of a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with young people / parents / carers.
- To posses highly developed communication and interpersonal skills required to ensure the delivery of effective care, taking into account the complex and variety of difficulties presented e.g. age; physical; emotional; cultural; cognitive, social and behavioural.
- To effectively communicate, negotiate and explain the assessment findings and treatment plans in a non-judgmental and considered manner to young people / parents / carers and other agencies e.g. GPs, Consultants, social care and education services which may occasionally include issues regarding child protection.
- To evaluate the childs progress, reassess and suggest changes to treatment programmes as required, monitoring effect using sound measurement and validated outcome measures.
- To manage clinical and non-clinical risk within own case load.
- To work within Trust and RCOTs clinical guidelines, have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as required.
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with local and RCOT standards of practice.
PROFESSIONAL
- To undertake risk assessments on a daily basis, for example; work space, equipment, clients and staff using judgement skills to make the necessary adjustments in line with health and safety regulations.
- To comply with the Health and Safety at work regulations and all other health, safety and security standards in accordance with Trust policies.
- To treat as confidential all information obtained during the course of duties undertaken.
- To participate in the staff KSF review scheme, be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
- To attend and participate in the Trust mandatory training plus departmental in-service training.
- To maintain and develop current knowledge of evidenced based practice in the areas of paediatric neurodisability, developing knowledge of particular conditions and associated problems.
- To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices, with support, through the use of evidenced based practice projects, audit and outcome measures.
- To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at and participation in formal learning, supervision sessions, peer review / support and external courses.
- To undertake, as directed the collection of clinical activity data for service management and other data for use in audit or research.
- To undertake audit and research into specific areas of clinical practice and service delivery using a range of methodologies as part of multi-disciplinary audit / research and departmental initiatives.
- To be actively involved in professional clinical groups such as the journal club, action learning set, CYPF clinical interest groups and other professional development activities.
ORGANISATIONAL
- To ensure that your own practice meets the required professional standards and RCOT rules of professional conduct.
- To be responsible for organising a delegated caseload to meet service and clients priorities, readjusting plans as situations change / arise.
- To comment on the development, implementation and promotion of departmental and Trust policies and procedures.
- To ensure effective use of time, resources and organisational skills in order to promote an organised and efficient working environment.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
-
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration.
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice.
- An under-graduate case study, essay or dissertation on a paediatric topic
- Good overall clinical record / profile
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of team working
- Undergraduate clinical placements in paediatrics
- Experience of working with children, either professionally or socially
Desirable
- Evidence of extra responsibilities taken at undergraduate level
- Involvement in audit, research or service evaluation.
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of working in paediatrics
- Experience of working in special education
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and it's implications for services.
- Awareness of own limitations
- Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care.
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family.
- Understanding of the impact of disability on children and their families.
Desirable
- Knowledge of consent issues specific to paediatrics.
- Simple research methodology.
- Knowledge of current NHS issues
- Background knowledge of paediatric neuro disability
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate assessment, analytical and reflective skills
- Basic Information Technology skills
- Planning and organisation skills
- To demonstrate the ability to carry out assessment and interventions, including manual therapy and therapeutic handling
- Ability to present information, written and verbal in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical records.
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations. Problem solving approach
- Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a multi-professional team.
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken some research or audit project
- Presentation skills
Attributes
Essential
- A flexible approach to work
- Demonstrate a passion to work with children with disabilities
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
- Demonstrate resilience and empathy
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes
- Understanding of the importance of patient and public involvement in service planning and delivery High level of interpersonal skills.
- Physically able to perform the duties of the job which includes manual handling.
- Reliable, punctual, flexible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration.
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice.
- An under-graduate case study, essay or dissertation on a paediatric topic
- Good overall clinical record / profile
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of team working
- Undergraduate clinical placements in paediatrics
- Experience of working with children, either professionally or socially
Desirable
- Evidence of extra responsibilities taken at undergraduate level
- Involvement in audit, research or service evaluation.
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of working in paediatrics
- Experience of working in special education
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and it's implications for services.
- Awareness of own limitations
- Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care.
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family.
- Understanding of the impact of disability on children and their families.
Desirable
- Knowledge of consent issues specific to paediatrics.
- Simple research methodology.
- Knowledge of current NHS issues
- Background knowledge of paediatric neuro disability
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate assessment, analytical and reflective skills
- Basic Information Technology skills
- Planning and organisation skills
- To demonstrate the ability to carry out assessment and interventions, including manual therapy and therapeutic handling
- Ability to present information, written and verbal in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical records.
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations. Problem solving approach
- Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a multi-professional team.
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken some research or audit project
- Presentation skills
Attributes
Essential
- A flexible approach to work
- Demonstrate a passion to work with children with disabilities
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
- Demonstrate resilience and empathy
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes
- Understanding of the importance of patient and public involvement in service planning and delivery High level of interpersonal skills.
- Physically able to perform the duties of the job which includes manual handling.
- Reliable, punctual, flexible.
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).
