Job summary
Join our innovative team delivering remote occupational therapy services to children across Buckinghamshire's mainstream schools .
The Post holder will be involved in universal, targeted and specialist service delivery to children who do and do not have an EHCP in mainstream settings.
The post holder will support the remote delivery of universal, targeted and specialist input to children attending mainstream schools across all settings and key stage via online delivery. This will be through the provision of virtual advice sessions to schools and families in both an individual and group format.
Direct Impact
- Manage a remote caseload of children with and without EHCPs
- Deliver virtual therapy sessions and coaching to families and schools
- Provide specialist clinical input across all key stages
Main duties of the job
S/he will be involved in evidence-based, multi-agency projects to develop OT services for children. The post holder will help to develop resources which could be used to develop both the skills and the confidence of professionals supporting children with OT needs.
S/he will be required:
To provide universal and targeted advice to parents, school practitioners, working within the SEND code of practice and service pathways.
To design and deliver training to an audience of parents and education practitioners.
To use specialist clinical skills to manage a remote caseload of children with OT needs.
To provide online coaching to parents and education specialists.
To assist in the provision of specialist knowledge to a wide range of professions and agencies within the Buckinghamshire area.
To undertake specific responsibilities pertaining to the caseload as defined and designated by the Operational Lead, Head of Service or Team Leads
To support the above with the provision of a high-quality service.
To liaise and use specialist clinical skills with a wide range of health, education professionals, Buckinghamshire County Integrated SEND team and specialist tertiary centres.
To embed self into the service's clinical pathway within the service and attend frequent service meetings remotely.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development and personal development in the area of working with school aged children
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of management of occupational performance and participation challenges for children and young people
- Highly developed communication skills, written and verbal, to ensure effective liaison with multi -disciplinary team, children, young people and their families
- Evidence of CPD and competence in using evidence base to inform clinical practice
- Demonstrate understanding of statutory/legal requirements for working with children and families and application in practice
- Insight into local, regional and government initiatives relating to occupational therapy
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade children with impaired cognitive or physical disabilities
- Ability to write concise reports / referrals to ensure interpretation by other members of the multi -disciplinary team or Local Authority so that the child or young person can access the appropriate care and support
- The ability to prioritise & organise own work and monitor delegated work in a skill mix team
- Ability to respond flexibly and professionally to unforeseen clinical and non -clinical situations
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance and clinical risk management principles
- Ability to motivate, negotiate and reassure others
- Ability to identify and manage stress in self and others
- Able to listen to views and issues raised by families and work collaboratively to resolve these where possible
Desirable
- Enthusiastic approach to professional and staff development
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Clinical Experience of working in a range of settings
- Evidence of supervision of others
- Evidence of knowledge in safe guarding procedures
- Demonstrates knowledge of specialist OT assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Demonstrates knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic intervention
- Demonstrates awareness of standards of record keeping
- Experience of coaching
- Experience of delivering intervention/advice on a remote platform and in person
Desirable
- Evidence of good presentation skills
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Access to own transport to enable access to a wide variety of community settings
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development and personal development in the area of working with school aged children
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of management of occupational performance and participation challenges for children and young people
- Highly developed communication skills, written and verbal, to ensure effective liaison with multi -disciplinary team, children, young people and their families
- Evidence of CPD and competence in using evidence base to inform clinical practice
- Demonstrate understanding of statutory/legal requirements for working with children and families and application in practice
- Insight into local, regional and government initiatives relating to occupational therapy
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade children with impaired cognitive or physical disabilities
- Ability to write concise reports / referrals to ensure interpretation by other members of the multi -disciplinary team or Local Authority so that the child or young person can access the appropriate care and support
- The ability to prioritise & organise own work and monitor delegated work in a skill mix team
- Ability to respond flexibly and professionally to unforeseen clinical and non -clinical situations
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance and clinical risk management principles
- Ability to motivate, negotiate and reassure others
- Ability to identify and manage stress in self and others
- Able to listen to views and issues raised by families and work collaboratively to resolve these where possible
Desirable
- Enthusiastic approach to professional and staff development
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Clinical Experience of working in a range of settings
- Evidence of supervision of others
- Evidence of knowledge in safe guarding procedures
- Demonstrates knowledge of specialist OT assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Demonstrates knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic intervention
- Demonstrates awareness of standards of record keeping
- Experience of coaching
- Experience of delivering intervention/advice on a remote platform and in person
Desirable
- Evidence of good presentation skills
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Access to own transport to enable access to a wide variety of community settings
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).
