Job summary
Are
you an experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist ready for your next challenge
or a Band 6 looking to expand your skills.
We are looking for an experienced OT to join our Integrated Children's
Additional Needs service providing outcome-oriented, child and family-centred
assessment and intervention to children aged 0-19. The post includes working as
part of the MDT, to support children with health needs to participate in
everyday activities and situations at home, school and in the community.
The
job involves undertaking initial telephone consultations and working with
children, young people and families to identify functional and participation
needs, setting collaborative goals and advising on strategies to move towards
meeting these goals.
Follow up sessions may be required in clinic, home and
educational settings, including the Specialist Inclusive Learning Centres. You
will also support the writing of EHCPS and working with other agencies i.e.
social care and the CHAD OT team.
Main duties of the job
The
right candidate will be passionate about supporting children and families
achieve the goals important to them. You will have experience working in the
community, ideally within children's services, and will be confident to
identify childrens needs, working with them and their families and settings
using your specialist skills and knowledge in assessment and intervention as
well as theoretical and clinical knowledge of occupation-centred practice.
You
will have experience assessing for and prescribing specialist equipment and
delegating to junior staff. As a Band 6 you will support the OT Leads in
leading and developing the service, deputising for the OT Leads where
appropriate.Part of your role will also be to provide training and supervision
to junior staff and undergraduate students. The team is committed to
staff/service development through supervision, appraisal, training, research
and audit. We also deliver training to other health colleagues, parents and
education staff.
About us
Working
for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who
are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare
provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We
treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and
work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on
deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality
care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good",
with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks
of the job
Our benefits range from generous
annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of
attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click
on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right
to Work
This role is based in the UK.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK -
either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having
secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in
the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider
carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be
responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an
autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and
evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that
they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder
will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at
all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based
theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions,
manual treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact
analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical
reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.
Prioritises their own workload, and that of the
wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.8.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication
1.9.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of
practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be
responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an
autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and
evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that
they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder
will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at
all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based
theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions,
manual treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact
analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical
reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.
Prioritises their own workload, and that of the
wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.8.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication
1.9.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of
practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical field or closely related clinical area (Paeds, neuro)
- Experience of supervising and delegating to other members of staff
- Assessing for specialist equipment
Desirable
- Work in Community
- Work with children with health needs
- Experience delivering training/workshops
- Experience with Goal-Based Outcome tool
- Experience managing staff
- Research/audit experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy degree
- HCPC registration
- Post-graduate training in relevant specialist field
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Health coach training
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Specialist assessment, planning and evaluation skills
- Evidence of workload management/able to work under pressure
- Competent IT/written communication skills
- Awareness of relevant evidence/research
- Able to work as part of a team
- Positive and flexible attitude
- Car owner/driver
Desirable
- Competent use of systmone or similar
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical field or closely related clinical area (Paeds, neuro)
- Experience of supervising and delegating to other members of staff
- Assessing for specialist equipment
Desirable
- Work in Community
- Work with children with health needs
- Experience delivering training/workshops
- Experience with Goal-Based Outcome tool
- Experience managing staff
- Research/audit experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy degree
- HCPC registration
- Post-graduate training in relevant specialist field
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Health coach training
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Specialist assessment, planning and evaluation skills
- Evidence of workload management/able to work under pressure
- Competent IT/written communication skills
- Awareness of relevant evidence/research
- Able to work as part of a team
- Positive and flexible attitude
- Car owner/driver
Desirable
- Competent use of systmone or similar
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
