Job summary
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is interested in working with children under 5years old, with Social Communication Difference, their parents and other professionals. The role is to deliver assessment, interventions and training that promote children's participation in every day activities. We would love to hear from you if you have a solid understanding of the OT process and are motivated, creative, enthusiastic and keen to learn.
This post is part of a new multidisciplinary pathway we are developing for children with Social Communication Differences and are working closely with colleagues in local Children's Centres. Our vision is to provide care for children and families that is personalized, occupation performance driven and outcomes focused. We base our intervention on current evidence and contemporary theory.
Previous Paediatric experience is not essential and you will be working closely with senior therapists to help support you in this role. We provide excellent and regular supervision and training, opportunities to participate in service improvement projects and develop staff leadership skills. We are a well established, friendly and forward thinking Team. The Trust supports agile and flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
The Community Children's Therapies team provides physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy for children and young people up to the age of 19 in Tower Hamlets. Most of the children and young people we work with have developmental difficulties which often are linked to a medical diagnosis e.g. cerebral palsy or autism.
Our services are delivered in clinics, schools, nursery settings, children and family centres and homes. As well as working at a 'specialist' level where we accept referrals for individual children and young people to our service, we also work with partner organisations like schools and children and family centres to enable other professionals to support families at a 'targeted' level. Building the capacity of other professionals and parents to support children and young people with developmental difficulties is a key priority for our team.
The funding for this post has come from an additional funding package to provide intervention for children aged 3 to 5 years old who require Occupational Therapy. Our aim is to develop our targeted offer in Children and Family Centres, in particular for children with social communication differences (SCD).
The post holder will provide assessment and therapy interventions for children under five years of age with a variety of speech language and communication needs referred to the Early Years Team.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Degree/Diploma in Occupational therapy
- Registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Health Professionals Council.
Desirable
- Attendance at specific and relevant training courses and further developing clinical knowledge in areas related to post.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of training others or supporting the education of others, including use of virtual platforms to do this.
- Knowledge of essentials of client centred practice
- Experience of providing personalised care to individuals, adapting the care to an individual's needs.
- Experience of following child/adult safeguarding guidelines.
- Evidence of engaging in reflective practice at work.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Paediatrics.
- Experience of working in the community clinic setting
- Experience in the organisation and presentation of workshops, courses or other training packages.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Degree/Diploma in Occupational therapy
- Registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Health Professionals Council.
Desirable
- Attendance at specific and relevant training courses and further developing clinical knowledge in areas related to post.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of training others or supporting the education of others, including use of virtual platforms to do this.
- Knowledge of essentials of client centred practice
- Experience of providing personalised care to individuals, adapting the care to an individual's needs.
- Experience of following child/adult safeguarding guidelines.
- Evidence of engaging in reflective practice at work.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Paediatrics.
- Experience of working in the community clinic setting
- Experience in the organisation and presentation of workshops, courses or other training packages.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
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).
