Job summary
Children's Occupational Therapy UTS Project Manager
£61,631 - £68,623 pa pro rata inclusive of Hcas
We are excited to advertise a role to help shape the future provision of Children's Occupational Therapy in schools across Bromley. We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Children's Occupational Therapist who can work as a Project Manager to support the move to a Universal, Targeted, Specialist (UTS) model of provision. This is a part time 2 days per week fixed term role for 6 months. You will be required to work closely with Bromley Healthcare's Children's Occupational Therapy service and educational establishments across Bromley to scope need, create resource and deliver the implementation plan required.
Interviews expected to be held week commencing 20th November 25
Main duties of the job
The Borough of Bromley would like to move towards a Universal, Targeted, Specialist (UTS) Model of service provision across Children's Therapy Teams. The evidence base behind this is within Marie Gasgoine's 'The Balanced System' approach https://www.thebalancedsystem.org/
This role is a temporary role to scope the requirements of the Occupational Therapy provision across Bromley providers to move to this UTS Model of service delivery within the next academic year. Working closely with other therapy teams who are implementing this model, you will scope the potential, background work required, creating an implementation plan for moving to this new service model for Occupational Therapy.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk.
The Childrens OT UTS Project Manager will work across all community services provided by Bromley Healthcare and the London Borough of Bromley in order to:
Undertake a review of existing Occupational Therapy provision in relation to areas that can move into the Universal, Targeted, Specialist levels of service delivery.
Scope what resources are in use within healthcare, education and social care that can move into the Universal, Targeted, Specialist levels of service delivery.
Research similar models of service delivery within Children's Occupational Therapy to determine evidence base, experiential achievements and practical considerations within implementation.
Engage with local providers of Occupational Therapy services and related services eg. Health Visiting to ensure a holistic approach across health, education and social care.
Create resources, plan and deliver training to education and healthcare staff within schools and SEND teams locally to create the Universal level of service provision for Occupational Therapy needs.
Work closely with Bromley Healthcares Speech and Language Therapy service to learn from their delivery of a UTS Model of delivery in mainstream schools.
Create an implementation plan for the implementation of the UTS Model for Occupational Therapy across Bromley.
Engage with children, parents and key stakeholders across health, education and social care sectors. Utilise parent and teacher webinars to engage and communicate with others.
This is a largely autonomous role, and the post-holder will be a self-starter with significant senior level NHS or local authority service clinical Occupational Therapy and project management experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk.
The Childrens OT UTS Project Manager will work across all community services provided by Bromley Healthcare and the London Borough of Bromley in order to:
Undertake a review of existing Occupational Therapy provision in relation to areas that can move into the Universal, Targeted, Specialist levels of service delivery.
Scope what resources are in use within healthcare, education and social care that can move into the Universal, Targeted, Specialist levels of service delivery.
Research similar models of service delivery within Children's Occupational Therapy to determine evidence base, experiential achievements and practical considerations within implementation.
Engage with local providers of Occupational Therapy services and related services eg. Health Visiting to ensure a holistic approach across health, education and social care.
Create resources, plan and deliver training to education and healthcare staff within schools and SEND teams locally to create the Universal level of service provision for Occupational Therapy needs.
Work closely with Bromley Healthcares Speech and Language Therapy service to learn from their delivery of a UTS Model of delivery in mainstream schools.
Create an implementation plan for the implementation of the UTS Model for Occupational Therapy across Bromley.
Engage with children, parents and key stakeholders across health, education and social care sectors. Utilise parent and teacher webinars to engage and communicate with others.
This is a largely autonomous role, and the post-holder will be a self-starter with significant senior level NHS or local authority service clinical Occupational Therapy and project management experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Occupational Therapist
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Service re-design/improvement expertise acquired through formal training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Professional Registration
Essential
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Project management/Quality Improvement training
- Clinical training in area of specialism
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Children's Occupational Therapy theory and practice and its place within population health needs
- Knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting Occupational Therapy practice in a wide variety of clinical areas across the health and care sector
- Able to analyse and interpret complex information, drawing conclusions and themes and presenting these in a coherent and easily understood format
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality Improvement methodologies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Occupational Therapist
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Service re-design/improvement expertise acquired through formal training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Professional Registration
Essential
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Project management/Quality Improvement training
- Clinical training in area of specialism
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Children's Occupational Therapy theory and practice and its place within population health needs
- Knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting Occupational Therapy practice in a wide variety of clinical areas across the health and care sector
- Able to analyse and interpret complex information, drawing conclusions and themes and presenting these in a coherent and easily understood format
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality Improvement methodologies
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).
