Job summary
We are
looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, Occupational Therapist to join our
community team on a permanent basis. The
post is full time, but we would consider part-time and flexible working
options.
Come and
join a passionate, innovative and child-centred therapy team based at The Salt
Way Centre in West Swindon. Salt Way is
a specialist centre for childrens therapies Physiotherapy, Occupational
therapy and Speech & Language therapy, the disabled childrens social work
team and a specialist early years centre for children with complex needs.
We work with
children from 0-18 years with a wide range of conditions in a variety of
settings. These include clinics,
patients homes, mainstream and special schools.
Main duties of the job
You would be
responsible for managing a varied caseload of children and young people
including the delivery of specialist educational provision. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a
broad range of clinical experience and be ready to develop specialist clinical
skills in paediatric Occupational Therapy. Training and support is provided by
experienced clinicians to support your ongoing development.
About us
At Swindon
Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious
vision is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of
Swindon at their heart. Because that's who were doing it for the communities
and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support
a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. Its all for
better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for
everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
You must be fluent in the English language as a requirement of Part 7
of the Immigration Act for the effective performance of a customer-facing
role.
Potential
applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements.
We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so
if you meet the majority of the criteria, wed love to hear from you.
Please note Swindon Borough Council terms and
condition apply to this role.As an inclusive employer, we welcome
applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled
people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of
commitment to equality & inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Skills for assessing & interpreting patient /client conditions, appropriate diagnosis, develop and implement OT programmes, providing advice to clients/ carers and other disciplines.
- To use assessment skills to identify and prescribe equipment to meet the needs of the individual child or young person.
- To demonstrate Communication & Relationship Skills, Provide and receive complex, sensitive diagnostic & prognostic information to patients/ clients, carers & relatives : to be able to sensitively take a case history, recognise barriers to communication and capture Children and young people voice.
- To demonstrate Planning & Organisational Skills: Plans & prioritises own & section patient workload, training sessions; plans and organises specialist service.
- To provide a high quality and an effective paediatric occupational therapy interventions for children attending special or mainstream schools, at home, in school or in clinic settings.
- Develops & implements occupational therapy programmes within a specialist field e.g. trauma, rehabilitation, mental health.
- Proposes and implements policy in own area of practice.
- As a member of the paediatric therapy team, to work as part of the multidisciplinary team, to work as part of the team recognising the individual roles of the other team members and working in partnership with them
- Allocates work to team members; supervises students/ provides training in specialist area
- Autonomous practitioner, works within codes of practice, guidelines/ may be lead specialist, may lead team, will be responsible for a caseload in the community.
- Participates in clinical audits; researches / tests different types of aids
- To be responsible for the safe use of equipment.
- To work within your competency, professional code and guidelines.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR FULL ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA WHEN MAKING JOB
APPLICATION.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Skills for assessing & interpreting patient /client conditions, appropriate diagnosis, develop and implement OT programmes, providing advice to clients/ carers and other disciplines.
- To use assessment skills to identify and prescribe equipment to meet the needs of the individual child or young person.
- To demonstrate Communication & Relationship Skills, Provide and receive complex, sensitive diagnostic & prognostic information to patients/ clients, carers & relatives : to be able to sensitively take a case history, recognise barriers to communication and capture Children and young people voice.
- To demonstrate Planning & Organisational Skills: Plans & prioritises own & section patient workload, training sessions; plans and organises specialist service.
- To provide a high quality and an effective paediatric occupational therapy interventions for children attending special or mainstream schools, at home, in school or in clinic settings.
- Develops & implements occupational therapy programmes within a specialist field e.g. trauma, rehabilitation, mental health.
- Proposes and implements policy in own area of practice.
- As a member of the paediatric therapy team, to work as part of the multidisciplinary team, to work as part of the team recognising the individual roles of the other team members and working in partnership with them
- Allocates work to team members; supervises students/ provides training in specialist area
- Autonomous practitioner, works within codes of practice, guidelines/ may be lead specialist, may lead team, will be responsible for a caseload in the community.
- Participates in clinical audits; researches / tests different types of aids
- To be responsible for the safe use of equipment.
- To work within your competency, professional code and guidelines.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR FULL ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA WHEN MAKING JOB
APPLICATION.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of on-going specialist training
- Current registration with HCPC
- Driving licence and access to a car for work
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of on-going specialist training
- Current registration with HCPC
- Driving licence and access to a car for work
Desirable
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).