Job summary
We are looking for a positive, self-motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for working with children and young people, 0-19years old or 0-25 with and EHCP in Merton and an interest in developing leadership skills.
Your role will be to provide highly specialist assessment, advice and treatment to children with a range of complex needs including coordination, developmental, physical functional, sensory and sensory motor either using 1:1 input, groups or integrated MDT groups. The role will include writing professional reports and advice for Education Health and Care plans and providing written activity programs for the treatment process. The role will include work within a local clinic, schools and supporting families across Merton.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should ideally have experience of supporting, managing and developing members of staff. Your role will include delivering Inservice training and support to the team on specified clinical areas. Your role will include monitoring service performance and feeding back.
You will work closely with established multi-professional teams within Merton Integrated Complex Needs service and partner community services and with outside services to deliver occupational therapy advice and treatment meeting the needs of children and young people across Merton. You will have had experience of working with children in the community and/or educational settings or similar. You should be able to evidence excellent team working and communication skills and have a passion for personal development.
Your role will include working closely with MDT leads in service development, audit, and quality assurance, to ensure service provision if of a high standard
We are committed to professional development and evidence-based practice, offering regular in-service training and peer group / one to one supervision. Internal and external courses are supported. You should have experience of engaging in personal goal setting/ appraisal process and be willing to further develop clinical skills.
About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!We can offer you:o A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the roleo Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)o Car lease scheme *T&C's applyo Flexible working optionso Annual travel card loano Training, support and development in your careerAs an NHS trust, we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetings to discuss issues and make plans to improve CLCH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for delivering highly clinical specialist service provision through 50% clinical intervention working with highly complex cases and 50% leadership and management of the CYPOT service, with a view to increasing team lead responsibility. The role will encompass supporting the integration and planning of health Occupational Therapy services in line with relevant legislation.
- To support leadership of the childrens Health Occupational therapy services, supporting the learning and development of the team, providing clinical support and guidance, and ensuring staff meet national and local standards in line with service development plans.
- Management of specialist therapy intervention across the community including local authority schools specialist schools for children and young people with complex health occupational therapy needs. Collaborate with the allied health professional leads and lead clinicians around service improvement initiativesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for delivering highly clinical specialist service provision through 50% clinical intervention working with highly complex cases and 50% leadership and management of the CYPOT service, with a view to increasing team lead responsibility. The role will encompass supporting the integration and planning of health Occupational Therapy services in line with relevant legislation.
- To support leadership of the childrens Health Occupational therapy services, supporting the learning and development of the team, providing clinical support and guidance, and ensuring staff meet national and local standards in line with service development plans.
- Management of specialist therapy intervention across the community including local authority schools specialist schools for children and young people with complex health occupational therapy needs. Collaborate with the allied health professional leads and lead clinicians around service improvement initiativesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or Degree and Occupational therapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Member of RCOT
- Completed training in highly specialist clinical occupational therapy in Paediatrics (sensory integration 1/2/3, Bobath)
- Evidence of ongoing post graduate training including Occupational therapy specific, condition specific, Clinical supervision and Child protection
- Evidence of training and experience in recruitment and selection, appraisal, service development
- Demonstrate evidence of interest in research at degree or master's level
- Post registration management qualification
- Evidence of knowledge and experience at master's level
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or Degree and Occupational therapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Member of RCOT
- Completed training in highly specialist clinical occupational therapy in Paediatrics (sensory integration 1/2/3, Bobath)
- Evidence of ongoing post graduate training including Occupational therapy specific, condition specific, Clinical supervision and Child protection
- Evidence of training and experience in recruitment and selection, appraisal, service development
- Demonstrate evidence of interest in research at degree or master's level
- Post registration management qualification
- Evidence of knowledge and experience at master's level
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
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).
