Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer a committed and keen clinician the opportunity to join our children's community service. This is a community post, across the large city of Birmingham, with a caseload of children and young people with neurological and developmental conditions.
The successful applicants will be registered Occupational Therapists, who can demonstrate experience in neurology and/or working with children. Candidates should be enthusiastic and have excellent communication skills. They should be motivated to develop their skills for the benefit of children and families.
The work will involve assessments of children and delivering intervention in the form of prescribed Packages of Care. There will be opportunities available to deliver workshops to empower parents and support continuity of care.
We are a small Occupational Therapy department, working as part of Inclusion Services within the Children and Families Division of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust (BCHC). We work across the whole city, in a range of community settings, thus requiring successful applicants to demonstrate a high level of flexibility.
Main duties of the job
To manage a defined caseload of children with a variety of conditions. These may include autism, neurological disabilities, functional difficulties and children with sensory processing difficulties. To be responsible for the assessment and on-going therapeutic management of children in community settings which may include designated Child Development Centres, school, nurseries and in community clinics.
The postholder will competently assess and deliver OT programmes to children in the service and will be accountable for their own clinical work as well as to their nominated supervisor.
The postholder will carry out assessments independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. They will provide advice and guidance for families, carers and multi disciplinary team, including Health, Education and Social Care and Health staff.
The postholder will play an active part in the Occupational Therapy service participating in team and service based initiatives and activities
About us
The OT team works as part of Inclusion Services within the Children and Families Division of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We work across the whole City, within a range of community and educational settings, thus requiring successful applicants to demonstrate a high level of flexibility.
We value our staff and advocate career progression internally. We encourage our therapists to contribute to service development, and we welcome and value new ideas and experiences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for a clinical caseload within the community/CDC and monitor own workload/ treatment methods in order to maintain high professional standards. To advise Professional Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist/ Operational Manager for the Service / CDC Co-ordinator of related issues as appropriate.
- To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of children on the caseload
- To assess and reassess the needs of the child, analysing and interpreting the information gathered to contribute to the diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan.
- To provide care plans to meet goals and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions using appropriate outcome measures and make any necessary modifications
- Develop intervention packages to be delivered as one to one sessions either by the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
- To carry out nursery and/or home visits as appropriate teaching others to carry out activities as appropriate to support treatment goals.
- To provide specialist OT advice and suggestions to other professionals involved e.g. doctors, physiotherapists, nursery nurses, family support workers and speech and language therapists, etc.
- To assess, provide and monitor the use of aids and appliances, liaising with Occupational Therapists from the Disabled Childrens Social Care team and teach the parents about health and safety issues surrounding the equipment.
- Supervise treatment plans devised by the occupational therapist and undertaken by the occupational therapy assistant.
- To communicate effectively and sensitively with children and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of the condition and its implications, at times where English may not be the first language. This will involve the use of a range of communication skills including persuasion, motivation, explanation and an understanding of alternative communication systems that may be used by the child, including sign language, gestures and other non-verbal methods.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for a clinical caseload within the community/CDC and monitor own workload/ treatment methods in order to maintain high professional standards. To advise Professional Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist/ Operational Manager for the Service / CDC Co-ordinator of related issues as appropriate.
- To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of children on the caseload
- To assess and reassess the needs of the child, analysing and interpreting the information gathered to contribute to the diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan.
- To provide care plans to meet goals and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions using appropriate outcome measures and make any necessary modifications
- Develop intervention packages to be delivered as one to one sessions either by the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
- To carry out nursery and/or home visits as appropriate teaching others to carry out activities as appropriate to support treatment goals.
- To provide specialist OT advice and suggestions to other professionals involved e.g. doctors, physiotherapists, nursery nurses, family support workers and speech and language therapists, etc.
- To assess, provide and monitor the use of aids and appliances, liaising with Occupational Therapists from the Disabled Childrens Social Care team and teach the parents about health and safety issues surrounding the equipment.
- Supervise treatment plans devised by the occupational therapist and undertaken by the occupational therapy assistant.
- To communicate effectively and sensitively with children and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of the condition and its implications, at times where English may not be the first language. This will involve the use of a range of communication skills including persuasion, motivation, explanation and an understanding of alternative communication systems that may be used by the child, including sign language, gestures and other non-verbal methods.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of recent relevant CPD activities in specialist area
Desirable
- Full Membership of the College of Occupational Therapists.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to generate written communication, which is relevant ,concise, accurate and legible
- Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from minority groups.
- Proven ability to liaise and work with other professionals and agencies
- Awareness of recent clinical developments and professional issues
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in an occupational therapy setting.
- Relevant Evidence of application of the OT process during practice placement in paediatrics and/or neurology and/or community.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to multi-disciplinary team working
- Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and participate in a changing NHS
- Self motivation and initiative when working independently and in a variety of situations
Other job requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to various work locations
- Ability to work flexible hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of recent relevant CPD activities in specialist area
Desirable
- Full Membership of the College of Occupational Therapists.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to generate written communication, which is relevant ,concise, accurate and legible
- Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from minority groups.
- Proven ability to liaise and work with other professionals and agencies
- Awareness of recent clinical developments and professional issues
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in an occupational therapy setting.
- Relevant Evidence of application of the OT process during practice placement in paediatrics and/or neurology and/or community.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to multi-disciplinary team working
- Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and participate in a changing NHS
- Self motivation and initiative when working independently and in a variety of situations
Other job requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to various work locations
- Ability to work flexible hours
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).
