Job summary
Highly
Specialist Paediatric
Occupational Therapist and Therapy Lead (Band 7)
Salary: £53,224.27 - £58,039.24(FTE)
per annum
We are seeking an enthusiastic
highly specialist occupational therapist to join our friendly and supportive
team in a leadership capacity. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a
dynamic team providing leadership and supervision to an allocated team of
therapists within the service. This role will include own specialist caseload
and supporting the team to deliver innovative and evidence based therapy
interventions and an embedded model of therapy in order to best support the
pupils needs.
Sherwood Park School is an all
age foundation special school:
Sherwood Park
Campus in Wallington, provides for pupils whose primary needs are profound and
multiple learning disabilities and severe learning disabilities.
Sherwood Park School prides
itself on its individualised, trans-disciplinary approach to learning; with the
child/ young person and their family at the heart of our practice. We are
dedicated to using strengths based, relationship focused, person-centred
practices to support the learning and growth of our pupils. We aim to create a
school culture and learning environment that facilitates the active engagement
and participation of our learners, using motivating and meaningful activities
that support the development of regulation, communication, social skills,
cognitive abilities and life skills in preparation for adulthood.
Main duties of the job
- The ideal
candidate will have:
- To take the lead role in
the overseeing and delivery of occupational therapy support for pupils in one or more of the boroughs specialist
provisions for pupils with a specific clinical need
- To contribute to multi-agency meetings and Annual
Reviews, including tribunals as and when required
- To be responsible for the managerial and clinical
supervision of a group of occupational therapists on the team
- To lead on service development in own specialist
area and support the team to transition and develop a tiered Universal,
Targeted and Specialist model of therapies delivery in the local area.
- Support the Head of Therapies and Principal SaLT/OT
with service development and lead on specific projects for the wider therapies
team.
Cognus Therapies is a thriving
multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language
Therapists, and Therapy Assistants who support children and young people in
schools, colleges, bases and specialist settings within the London Borough of
Sutton and surrounding boroughs.We work with children and young people with a variety of special
educational needs, e.g. Autism, Hearing Impairment, Down Syndrome,
Developmental Language Disorder, PMLD, MLD, Dyslexia and many more and
encourage all our therapists to gain experience and expertise across a range of
specialisms.
About us
You will give us great commitment and in
return we offer an excellent package including:
i)
Salary from £53,224.27 to £58,039.24 per
annum
ii)
Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8%
matched contributions
iii)
28 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank
Holidays)
iv)
Regular manager support and supervision
v)
Hybrid and flexible working
vi) Staff benefits package, currently
including Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox and (upon completion of
probation) Sovereign Healthcare Cashback plans
vii)
Staff Council, Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to
support wellbeing and inclusion
viii)
Cognus Coaching Programmes
ix)
An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues
All applicants
must hold current registrations with the Health Care Professionals Council
(HCPC).
Own transport is
an advantage but not essential.
Please
apply to recruitment@cognus.org.uk with the completed Cognus application form downloaded from https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/cognus-application-form/.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. JOB SUMMARY:
- To take the lead role in the overseeing and delivery of occupational therapy support for pupils in one or more of the boroughs specialist provisions for pupils with a specific clinical need
- To contribute to multi-agency meetings and Annual Reviews, including tribunals as and when required
- To be responsible for the managerial and clinical supervision of a group of occupational therapists on the team
- To lead on service development in own specialist area and support the team to transition and develop a tiered Universal, Targeted and Specialist model of therapies delivery in the local area.
- Support the Head of Therapies and Principal SaLT/OT with service development and lead on specific projects for the wider therapies team.
- PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Duties to include:
- Developing strong working relationships with Head Teachers and SENDCos and staff in assigned educational establishments.
- Deal with any problems promptly which may arise in order to maintain good working relationships, and propose solutions to these
- Coordinate the work of the occupational therapy team within the assigned establishment/s including establishing appropriate therapy packages, deciding length of input and discharge arrangements.
- To lead on training of teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to enable them to deliver carry-over work and to raise the profile of occupational needs in the context of wider training when appropriate.
- Maintain effective and proactive working with partner agencies to enable transition and support for specific pupils.
- To support the wider team to transition and develop a tiered Universal, Targeted and Specialist model of therapies delivery in the local area.
- Work with stakeholders and the team to achieve national and local targets/ outcomes.
- Take responsibility for the embedding of legislative change and key developments relating to improved outcomes for pupils with SEND.
- Participate in the evaluation of the effectiveness of intervention and models of service delivery, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant clinical practice and research within the area of specialism and making recommendations on procedural improvements to enhance team performance.
- To be accountable for the achieving of clearly specified and measurable progress for pupils within these establishments and to provide outcome data
- Work with Cognus Speech and Language Therapists and the wider Cognus teams to provide a joint working approach.
- Provide managerial and clinical supervision for a group of Occupational Therapists / Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) / Specialist Teachers / students within the team
- Oversee a group of therapists within allocated hubs including clinical governance.
- To complete clinical audits to review and monitor quality of practice of supervisees and wider team as required.
- Contribute to multi-agency meetings and Annual Reviews, including tribunals as and when required.
- Participate in department in-service training. To pursue an active programme of continuing professional development including feedback on any courses or conferences attended
- To meet regularly with the Therapy Leads and take ownership of service development and improvement
- To meet regularly with clinical and managerial supervisors for CPD, performance management and clinical and service development.
- To support the Head of Therapies in managing the Therapies budget and maximising outcomes from public money, modelling this stewardship to the wider team in financial decision-making
- To support Therapies traded income targets and, where possible, proactively seeking traded opportunities to support income generation and sustainability of the service. The specific traded projects will be agreed and delivered with oversight by your line manager.
Maintain own case load to include:
- Maintain full, accurate and timely records including case notes and reports, and ensure that these are delivered within agreed service standards.
- Preparation and delivery of individual therapy programmes based on initial assessment and current evidence based practice
- Evaluation and recording of pupil progress and maintaining of records to the requirements of Cognus Limited
- To facilitate appropriate management of caseload including negotiating appropriate therapy packages, length of input and discharge arrangements
- The post holder may also be required to work flexibly in local schools and colleges across the 4 to 25 age range, delivering complex service activities and managing caseloads to ensure intended outcomes are delivered within agreed service standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. JOB SUMMARY:
- To take the lead role in the overseeing and delivery of occupational therapy support for pupils in one or more of the boroughs specialist provisions for pupils with a specific clinical need
- To contribute to multi-agency meetings and Annual Reviews, including tribunals as and when required
- To be responsible for the managerial and clinical supervision of a group of occupational therapists on the team
- To lead on service development in own specialist area and support the team to transition and develop a tiered Universal, Targeted and Specialist model of therapies delivery in the local area.
- Support the Head of Therapies and Principal SaLT/OT with service development and lead on specific projects for the wider therapies team.
- PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Duties to include:
- Developing strong working relationships with Head Teachers and SENDCos and staff in assigned educational establishments.
- Deal with any problems promptly which may arise in order to maintain good working relationships, and propose solutions to these
- Coordinate the work of the occupational therapy team within the assigned establishment/s including establishing appropriate therapy packages, deciding length of input and discharge arrangements.
- To lead on training of teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to enable them to deliver carry-over work and to raise the profile of occupational needs in the context of wider training when appropriate.
- Maintain effective and proactive working with partner agencies to enable transition and support for specific pupils.
- To support the wider team to transition and develop a tiered Universal, Targeted and Specialist model of therapies delivery in the local area.
- Work with stakeholders and the team to achieve national and local targets/ outcomes.
- Take responsibility for the embedding of legislative change and key developments relating to improved outcomes for pupils with SEND.
- Participate in the evaluation of the effectiveness of intervention and models of service delivery, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant clinical practice and research within the area of specialism and making recommendations on procedural improvements to enhance team performance.
- To be accountable for the achieving of clearly specified and measurable progress for pupils within these establishments and to provide outcome data
- Work with Cognus Speech and Language Therapists and the wider Cognus teams to provide a joint working approach.
- Provide managerial and clinical supervision for a group of Occupational Therapists / Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) / Specialist Teachers / students within the team
- Oversee a group of therapists within allocated hubs including clinical governance.
- To complete clinical audits to review and monitor quality of practice of supervisees and wider team as required.
- Contribute to multi-agency meetings and Annual Reviews, including tribunals as and when required.
- Participate in department in-service training. To pursue an active programme of continuing professional development including feedback on any courses or conferences attended
- To meet regularly with the Therapy Leads and take ownership of service development and improvement
- To meet regularly with clinical and managerial supervisors for CPD, performance management and clinical and service development.
- To support the Head of Therapies in managing the Therapies budget and maximising outcomes from public money, modelling this stewardship to the wider team in financial decision-making
- To support Therapies traded income targets and, where possible, proactively seeking traded opportunities to support income generation and sustainability of the service. The specific traded projects will be agreed and delivered with oversight by your line manager.
Maintain own case load to include:
- Maintain full, accurate and timely records including case notes and reports, and ensure that these are delivered within agreed service standards.
- Preparation and delivery of individual therapy programmes based on initial assessment and current evidence based practice
- Evaluation and recording of pupil progress and maintaining of records to the requirements of Cognus Limited
- To facilitate appropriate management of caseload including negotiating appropriate therapy packages, length of input and discharge arrangements
- The post holder may also be required to work flexibly in local schools and colleges across the 4 to 25 age range, delivering complex service activities and managing caseloads to ensure intended outcomes are delivered within agreed service standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- - Relevant qualifications including registration with HCPC
Skills
Essential
- - Ability to prioritise and deliver results to high standards
- - Excellent organisational and management skills
- - Excellent communication skills including making and delivering presentations to large audiences
- - Ability to negotiate and troubleshoot, is methodical and persuasive
- - Leads others by setting a positive example in line with company values and acts as a role model
- - Adherence to RCSLT and HCPC policies and procedures
- - Decisive with advanced problem-solving skills
- - Is committed to safeguarding and protection of children
- - Honours and upholds the Company's Equal Opportunities Policy, Dignity at Work Policy, Safeguarding and Protection of Children Policy, Health and Safety Policy and Data Protection Policy at all times.
Experience
Essential
- - A qualification or extensive experience in delivering clinical supervision
Desirable
- - Experience in delivering managerial supervision
- - Minimum of 5 years of experience as a paediatric occupational therapist
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- - Relevant qualifications including registration with HCPC
Skills
Essential
- - Ability to prioritise and deliver results to high standards
- - Excellent organisational and management skills
- - Excellent communication skills including making and delivering presentations to large audiences
- - Ability to negotiate and troubleshoot, is methodical and persuasive
- - Leads others by setting a positive example in line with company values and acts as a role model
- - Adherence to RCSLT and HCPC policies and procedures
- - Decisive with advanced problem-solving skills
- - Is committed to safeguarding and protection of children
- - Honours and upholds the Company's Equal Opportunities Policy, Dignity at Work Policy, Safeguarding and Protection of Children Policy, Health and Safety Policy and Data Protection Policy at all times.
Experience
Essential
- - A qualification or extensive experience in delivering clinical supervision
Desirable
- - Experience in delivering managerial supervision
- - Minimum of 5 years of experience as a paediatric occupational therapist
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).
