Job summary
We are seeking an energetic, motivated and passionate Band 6 Occupational Therapist (OT) who is dedicated to implementing high quality evidence informed Occupational Therapy in a specialist Upper Limb management and intervention service.
This exciting post will be based in the paediatric OT team at the Evelina London Children's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital site.
You will work with children and young people (0-16 years), with asymmetrical/unilateral or bilateral motor disorders including hemiparesis. You will also work with infants diagnosed with emerging movement difficulties and children with additional medical/neurodevelopmental conditions.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will provide specialist assessment and advice and implement evidence informed rehabilitation, in partnership with parents and community-based therapists. Intervention modalities will include bimanual therapy, hybrid model (involving modified constraint induced movement therapy (mCIMT) followed by bimanual therapy), upper limb pre-hab, rehab, splinting and goal directed occupational therapy interventions. Your role will require close liaison and working in partnership with community therapy services and/or other appropriate agencies. You will support children, young people and families to work towards meaningful goals focusing on functional skills and independence in areas of self-care, school work and leisure/play.
You will be supervised by senior specialist staff within the paediatric occupational therapy team, and have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge. You will be responsible for supporting the development of junior members of staff and occupational therapy students and will contribute to service development.
About us
The successful applicant will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as liaison with multi-disciplinary teams and with our community colleagues in health, education and social care is essential. There will be opportunities to participate in departmental audits, service improvement projects or research projects. We have a monthly professional development programme for all staff.
For further information regarding this post, please contact:
Jennifer Wright, senior specialist occupational therapist at Jennifer.wright@gstt.nhs.uk, or Leanne Dreyer, clinical specialist occupational therapist at Leanne.dreyer@gstt.nhs.uk, or via telephone on 02071889427.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification documentation for further information on the role and its requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification documentation for further information on the role and its requirements.
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy. State Registration HPC
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience in physical disability. Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Experience in physical disability.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Application of Occupational Therapy models of practice and evidence-based practice
- Ability to appreciate the sensitivity, complexity of context, culture and diversity within clinical practice
- Ability to prioritise tasks for self and others.
- Excellent communication and interactive skills.
- Ability to analyse tasks and activities, synthesise findings and develop goal orientated treatment plans.
Desirable
- Having a good knowledge of child development
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of activity/occupation in relation to work and well-being.
- Knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process relating to client centred practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of developing and providing education and teaching programmes to other professionals and students
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy. State Registration HPC
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience in physical disability. Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Experience in physical disability.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Application of Occupational Therapy models of practice and evidence-based practice
- Ability to appreciate the sensitivity, complexity of context, culture and diversity within clinical practice
- Ability to prioritise tasks for self and others.
- Excellent communication and interactive skills.
- Ability to analyse tasks and activities, synthesise findings and develop goal orientated treatment plans.
Desirable
- Having a good knowledge of child development
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of activity/occupation in relation to work and well-being.
- Knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process relating to client centred practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of developing and providing education and teaching programmes to other professionals and students
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).
