Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your experience and skills in working with children and young people. There are extensive in house CPD opportunities including regular supervision, a thorough team induction, opportunities for assessment and intervention sessions with senior colleagues and in-service training opportunities in conjunction with children's physiotherapy along with opportunities for external training.
The department works proactively with schools and MDT colleagues to meet children's needs efficiently and effectively, this includes running workshops for parents and school staff. This post would have some time based in schools with the support of senior colleagues.
The service is integrated with Social Care OT and all staff will be able to gain experience of treatment, equipment prescription and adaptation recommendation. This includes safe environment assessments for children in homes. We will provide training and support to develop your skills in this area.
We are looking for an proactive Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and friendly Occupational Therapy team based at the Hackney Ark. The Ark is a purpose built Child Development Centre and we work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
Working hours: 37.5 per week with the opportunity for flexible working
PLEASE APPLY EARLY AS THE POST MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE DEADLINE IF A HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED
Main duties of the job
You will hold a mixed caseload of children including those with physical disabilities, co-ordination disorders, autism and developmental delay. Visits to home, school and other community settings will be required to support children to meet their occupational performance goals.
- To provide an occupational therapy assessment and treatment service to children referred to the service
- To practice in a range of clinical areas including Hackney Ark, schools, early years settings, children's homes and other community settings.
- Communicate effectively with children and their families, formal and informal carers, referrers and staff from health, social care and voluntary sector agencies.
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, our procedures and our People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Health and Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out culturally sensitive assessments using a range of appropriate assessment tools and models of practice.
- Able to formulate treatment goals/rehabilitation programmes for clients.
- Able to manage caseload and prioritise under pressure.
- Clear, concise reporting skills.
- Able to work within a MDT.
- Basic IT skills.
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate or post graduate experience of working in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Experience of continuing professional development
- Experience of working with children
Desirable
- Exerience of working in multi-culteral society
Knowldege and Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of models of OT practice and practical application.
- Knowledge of the occupational therapy process and its application in clinical practice.
- Understanding of equal opportunity and confidentiality issues.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to equal opportunities.
- Able to interact effectively with patients and staff.
- Demonstrate Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Health and Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out culturally sensitive assessments using a range of appropriate assessment tools and models of practice.
- Able to formulate treatment goals/rehabilitation programmes for clients.
- Able to manage caseload and prioritise under pressure.
- Clear, concise reporting skills.
- Able to work within a MDT.
- Basic IT skills.
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate or post graduate experience of working in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Experience of continuing professional development
- Experience of working with children
Desirable
- Exerience of working in multi-culteral society
Knowldege and Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of models of OT practice and practical application.
- Knowledge of the occupational therapy process and its application in clinical practice.
- Understanding of equal opportunity and confidentiality issues.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to equal opportunities.
- Able to interact effectively with patients and staff.
- Demonstrate Trust Values
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).
