Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced therapist to join the Children's Occupational Therapy team in Dudley. The successful applicant will work as part of our supportive and cohesive team who are committed to delivering high quality patient care. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for working with children, young people and their families. You must be able to work as part of a team, have excellent communication skills, think creatively and work independently.
The successful applicant will be responsible for a varied caseload of pre-school and school age children. You will provide assessments, intervention and advice to address functional issues. You will be working with children who have physical, perceptual or sensory difficulties using a variety of treatment approaches including neurodevelopmental, cognitive, developmental and sensory-based approaches. Intervention takes place in a range of community settings, including home, schools, nurseries and at the Sunflower Centre. You will be responsible for assessing and requisitioning specialist equipment, including seating, bathing and for eating and drinking.
This is a community service and you must be able to commute to meet the needs of the job. Previous experience of providing Occupational Therapy in Children's Services is essential; all applicants must have the postgraduate experience and skills to manage a complex paediatric caseload.
Main duties of the job
To manage a caseload of clients including those with complex needs, using evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, providing a safe, effective and efficient service.
Dimensions:
- Efficient and effective caseload management
- To provide leadership and supervision for junior staff and students
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects
- To function as an independent practitioner within the community.
About us
The Dudley Children's Occupational Therapy service supports children aged 0-16 in the community who have a functional difficulty associated with a physical difficulty or disability.
The team is based at The Sunflower Centre in Stourbridge, a therapy centre which is shared with our Physiotherapy colleagues. The successful applicant will be based here but will be expected to support children in the community across the Dudley borough.
We have a strong team identity and work together to deliver a high quality service. We are committed to support ongoing professional development of our team members; helping to build skills and develop levels of professional responsibility. If you would like to join a friendly, progressive and innovative team then we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To provide OT assessment, treatment and advice to clients on caseload, establish appropriate treatment programmes and discharge criteria.
- To plan and implement client centred individual and/or group interventions in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
- To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clients physical and social environment.
- To work with children 0-18 years, in a variety of locations including home, school, nursery, clinics.
- To take responsibility for specific groups and clinics, e.g. football group, bike riding group, childrens autism assessment service, developmental coordination clinic, baby group.
- To have knowledge of and apply a range of paediatric treatment approaches under supervision, e.g. Sensory Integration, Bobath, perceptual/motor, cognitive approaches.
- To possess comprehensive risk assessment skills, demonstrating the ability to act appropriately to ensure safety of others and self when working as a lone practitioner.
Communication and Documentation
- To establish effective and robust communication networks with clients, carers, and other health services, local authority and voluntary sector.
- To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care programmes.
- To promote awareness of the role of OT within the team, and to external organisations and agencies, negotiating priorities where appropriate.
- To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards and provide specialist OT reports relevant to clinical practice.
Education and Training
To undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior staff and students.
To prepare and present tutorials for students and other staff.
To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of clinical supervision.
To apply increasingly complex skills and knowledge in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practice as a senior OT.
To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities.
Research and service development
To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local level.
To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.
General
To adhere to the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, HCPC standards and all relevant policies and procedures.
To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
To demonstrate the ability to reflect on ethical issues and to provide guidance to junior staff as necessary.
To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources to carry out the job
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
- To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality occupational therapy service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To provide OT assessment, treatment and advice to clients on caseload, establish appropriate treatment programmes and discharge criteria.
- To plan and implement client centred individual and/or group interventions in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
- To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clients physical and social environment.
- To work with children 0-18 years, in a variety of locations including home, school, nursery, clinics.
- To take responsibility for specific groups and clinics, e.g. football group, bike riding group, childrens autism assessment service, developmental coordination clinic, baby group.
- To have knowledge of and apply a range of paediatric treatment approaches under supervision, e.g. Sensory Integration, Bobath, perceptual/motor, cognitive approaches.
- To possess comprehensive risk assessment skills, demonstrating the ability to act appropriately to ensure safety of others and self when working as a lone practitioner.
Communication and Documentation
- To establish effective and robust communication networks with clients, carers, and other health services, local authority and voluntary sector.
- To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care programmes.
- To promote awareness of the role of OT within the team, and to external organisations and agencies, negotiating priorities where appropriate.
- To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards and provide specialist OT reports relevant to clinical practice.
Education and Training
To undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior staff and students.
To prepare and present tutorials for students and other staff.
To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of clinical supervision.
To apply increasingly complex skills and knowledge in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practice as a senior OT.
To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities.
Research and service development
To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local level.
To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.
General
To adhere to the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, HCPC standards and all relevant policies and procedures.
To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
To demonstrate the ability to reflect on ethical issues and to provide guidance to junior staff as necessary.
To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources to carry out the job
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
- To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality occupational therapy service.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the HCPC
- Relevant post graduate training and experiential learning to demonstrate the required experience to manage a complex caseload
- Significant post graduate experience within this clinical area
- Knowledge of current best practice in children's OT and relevant legislation
- Knowledge of relevant treatment approaches to children's OT
- Good written communication skills
- Understanding of team work and the MDT
- Car driver with UK driving licence
Desirable
- Experience of supervising others
- Practice educator qualification
- Training and facilitation skills
- Experience of research or audit
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the HCPC
- Relevant post graduate training and experiential learning to demonstrate the required experience to manage a complex caseload
- Significant post graduate experience within this clinical area
- Knowledge of current best practice in children's OT and relevant legislation
- Knowledge of relevant treatment approaches to children's OT
- Good written communication skills
- Understanding of team work and the MDT
- Car driver with UK driving licence
Desirable
- Experience of supervising others
- Practice educator qualification
- Training and facilitation skills
- Experience of research or audit
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).
