Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Occupational Therapist wishing to hold a specialist childrens occupational therapist role. This role is a great development opportunity within our large, thriving and supportive team.

The post holder will need to have clinical experience in Occupational Therapy working with children and young people from birth to nineteen years with a range of clinical conditions and disabilities.

The post holder will provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and interventions to children and young people, managing a caseload of clients with a variety of developmental disabilities. The children and young people will present with a range of occupational therapy needs relating to self care, play and school activities.

Main duties of the job

Provision of clinically effective occupational therapy assessment and intervention, using sound evidence base to inform practice.

Provide child-centred and family centred interventions

Work as part of wider multi-disciplinary team

Support other staff and students in their development.

Work within a changing environment, adapting own practice to these changes.

About us

Our Children and Young Peoples Occupational Therapy team is based in Kaleidoscope children and young people's centre. This is a large modern purpose built provision. The centre houses teams from health, social care and education services. It has excellent OT clinic facilities and office space and is conveniently located with good transport links. The Occupational Therapy team is a large established team which is well regarded within the multi professional team and by our Lewisham community partners.

We are a service that has developed a number of effective models of intervention and outcome measurement. Our commissioned traded offer to schools is currently expanding. We have large dedicated therapy treatment and office spaces where the OT team work with other therapists in meeting the needs of the young people.

The Occupational Therapy service is based at the Children and Young People's Centre, Kaleidoscope, which houses services from Health, Education, Social Care and Children's Mental Health, providing a comprehensive range of integrated services for children and young people with specialist needs. This provides opportunities for greater joined up working and positive service developments. Families reap the benefits of having this wide range of services provided in a high quality, family friendly environment all under one roof. Our children's community health services were rated "outstanding" by CQC in August 2017.

Date posted

17 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF4123

Job locations

Kaleidoscope

32 Rushey Green

Catford

SE6 4JD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To select, administer and apply a specialist level of analysis to standardised and non-standardised assessments, tools and materials specific to paediatric occupational therapy, in order to provide diagnostic and predictive information and contribute to accurate diagnosis, prognosis and intervention.

To use a specialist level of skills in negotiating, agreeing and setting goals with the family and other professionals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely (SMART) and address key occupational performance needs.

To monitor, evaluate and modify intervention against set goals in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness, negotiating new goals where appropriate.

To provide varied modes of intervention e.g. group settings, advice / consultation, teaching others.

To contribute to the overall development of the occupational therapy service as the service evolves in line with organisational changes, holding responsibility for defined projects.

To work in a range of community settings including special schools under the supervision of senior staff

To involve the child or young person and their carers throughout intervention and to work co-operatively with other professionals and agencies in meeting their needs.

To identify the need and where appropriate assess and plan appropriate

Management/intervention to meet the assistive technology needs of children (orthotics, equipment for home and school including special seating and postural management, AAC, mobility equipment and environmental controls).

To be responsible for ordering, referral, liaison with other agencies and/or joint assessments and appropriate after care such as training, setting up equipment and reviewing progress

To undertake risk assessments in relation to children on caseload.

To assess for and advise others in determining appropriate and safe use of equipment and to assess the competence of others (school staff, family, carers) to carry out advice regarding safe use of equipment.

To address consent throughout involvement with a child and aim to workcooperatively with parents, teaching staff and other professionals.

To work with families from a variety of social, economical and cultural backgrounds and respond appropriately to clients needs.

To work with families and children with additional vulnerability and provide appropriate support (e.g. Children in care, children with terminal illness / degenerative conditions, child protection, challenging behaviours).

To adapt own style of communication to meet the differing needs of children and families e.g. use of an interpreter, sign language, uncomplicated language or pictures and symbols.

To record and maintain all client contact information and data in client files or on electronic recording system in an accurate and contemporaneous manner, adhering to local and national policies and guidance