Job summary
We have an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team. The Children and Young People's Occupational Therapy (CYPOT) service covers the Inner Boroughs of Hammersmith, Fulham, Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster, and has bases across 3 main sites. CYPOT works collaboratively with children, their families and communities to promote participation in childhood occupations.
Within this role, you will be offered training and support as you build your clinical skills and ability to independently manage a caseload. Your clinical duties will include conducting assessments, planning and carrying out interventions, and evaluating outcomes. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and liaise closely with colleagues in Health, Education and Social Care. You You will see children with identified needs predominantly within school, but also at home, clinic, and other community settings.
Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for a recently qualified Occupational Therapist, or an Occupational Therapist with clinical experience who wants to develop their skills working with Children and Young People.
The ideal candidate should actively engage in working practices that acknowledge and support the diversity of children & families we work with. This includes awareness, understanding and sensitivity of the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender and gender neutral identification, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.
CLCH supports staff to develop strong professional and clinical skills through regular supervision, performance appraisal, and internal and external Continuous Professional Development opportunities.
For further information about this post, please contact Adrienne McGhie (Team Lead) on 07908 451 760 or email adrienne.mcghie@nhs.net
Visit us on http://www.clch.nhs.uk/services/occupational-therapy-for-children.aspx
Find us on Twitter!https://twitter.com/CYPOT_CLCH
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:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
As 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 meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical services which are sensitive to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender and gender neutral identification, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation
- To carry out standardised assessments as appropriate and interventions with clients referred to the team in a home, clinic or nursery/school setting.
- To work under the guidance of a senior Occupational Therapist to ensure competency in using a range of practical skills (e.g. gross and fine motor skills development, handwriting)
- To follow up learning and development activities as recommended. To develop and maintain a base level of theoretical knowledge about common conditions and their implications.
- To work under the guidance of a senior Occupational Therapist, developing judgement and analysis skills for appropriate action to be taken.
- To devise written home/school treatment programs for children requiring themPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical services which are sensitive to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender and gender neutral identification, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation
- To carry out standardised assessments as appropriate and interventions with clients referred to the team in a home, clinic or nursery/school setting.
- To work under the guidance of a senior Occupational Therapist to ensure competency in using a range of practical skills (e.g. gross and fine motor skills development, handwriting)
- To follow up learning and development activities as recommended. To develop and maintain a base level of theoretical knowledge about common conditions and their implications.
- To work under the guidance of a senior Occupational Therapist, developing judgement and analysis skills for appropriate action to be taken.
- To devise written home/school treatment programs for children requiring themPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree or equivalent Diploma/Qualification in OT
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- The successful candidate must apply for and receive satisfactory clearance of suitability from the Criminal Records Bureau prior to confirmation and commencement of employment within the Trust.
Desirable
- Postgraduate/ diploma/ masters level expertise in the specialist field of paediatrics incorporating a wide range of theory and evidence based practise.
- Member of professional body; NAPOT, SINET, BAOT
- Attendance at workshops/ seminars in paediatric OT
- Wheelchair assessors certificate - basic
- An up to date professional portfolio demonstrating reflective learning.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree or equivalent Diploma/Qualification in OT
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- The successful candidate must apply for and receive satisfactory clearance of suitability from the Criminal Records Bureau prior to confirmation and commencement of employment within the Trust.
Desirable
- Postgraduate/ diploma/ masters level expertise in the specialist field of paediatrics incorporating a wide range of theory and evidence based practise.
- Member of professional body; NAPOT, SINET, BAOT
- Attendance at workshops/ seminars in paediatric OT
- Wheelchair assessors certificate - basic
- An up to date professional portfolio demonstrating reflective learning.
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).
