Job summary
An exciting new role has become available to support the Children's Occupational Therapy team. The role of the Children's Therapy service involves working with St George's NHS Trust and the Local Authority in collaboration with a range of professionals from healthcare and other agencies as well as working in partnership with parents and carers.
Main duties of the job
To work under own initiative to provide effective comprehensive clinical support to the SEND Occupational Therapy team at Queen Mary's Hospital, in local mainstream schools and in other community settings including family homes.
To provide hands on treatment to children who have previously been assessed by the Occupational Therapist and inform the therapist of the child's progress and response to the intervention.
- To manage own caseload of allocated children with a variety of presentations with supervision of a qualified therapist.
About us
The trustvision for 2028 is to provide outstanding care, together. With the help of our patients, staff and partners, we have chosen four overall aims for 2028 - our CARE objectives. These are the things we care about the most and will be central to achieving our vision.
Collaboration and partnership
Affordable services, fit for the future
Right care, right place, right time
Empowered, engaged staff
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.
The Children's Occupational Therapy team work in close partnership with the local authority to provide tailored, specialist support for children with diverse needs. By collaborating closely with schools, healthcare professionals, and families, they create individualised plans that foster independence, enhance skills, and promote overall well-being. Their holistic approach ensures that every child receives the support they need to thrive, both at school and at home, helping them reach their full potential. Through this collaborative effort, the team plays a vital role in empowering children to overcome challenges and build confidence in their abilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification for details.
This is a role that results in many applications. Please ensure application demonstrates knowledge/experience with OT interventions and working in schools.
Please ensure that application shows that you have read the job description and you have tailored the application to the role. Copy and paste/AI generated statements will not be accepted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification for details.
This is a role that results in many applications. Please ensure application demonstrates knowledge/experience with OT interventions and working in schools.
Please ensure that application shows that you have read the job description and you have tailored the application to the role. Copy and paste/AI generated statements will not be accepted.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a school setting, directly with children
- Working in an office/clinic environment in an administrative or secretarial role
- Good standard of education - GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths
- Experience of using PC/ IT systems to support administration (e.g. Microsoft Office)
- Experience of online diary management and organisation of events/meetings
Desirable
- Experience working within the NHS
- Experience in working with people with special needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and MSTeams
- Understanding of issues faced by people with physical disabilities
- Awareness of need for confidentiality and respecting dignity of clients
- Able to demonstrate team work
Desirable
- Working in a specialist school or resource base
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good telephone skills
- Good spelling and Grammar
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Able to communicate sensitively, especially with parents/ carers
- Good record keeping skills
- Able to priorities own work
- Good organisational skills
- Able to deal with general public
Other Qualities
Essential
- Good time management
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible and approachable
- Awareness of confidentiality
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a school setting, directly with children
- Working in an office/clinic environment in an administrative or secretarial role
- Good standard of education - GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths
- Experience of using PC/ IT systems to support administration (e.g. Microsoft Office)
- Experience of online diary management and organisation of events/meetings
Desirable
- Experience working within the NHS
- Experience in working with people with special needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and MSTeams
- Understanding of issues faced by people with physical disabilities
- Awareness of need for confidentiality and respecting dignity of clients
- Able to demonstrate team work
Desirable
- Working in a specialist school or resource base
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good telephone skills
- Good spelling and Grammar
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Able to communicate sensitively, especially with parents/ carers
- Good record keeping skills
- Able to priorities own work
- Good organisational skills
- Able to deal with general public
Other Qualities
Essential
- Good time management
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible and approachable
- Awareness of confidentiality
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.
