Job summary
Harrow Occupational Therapy are thrilled to announce that new funding has been secured for this fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic and inspiring OT team!
If you're a passionate Band 7 ready for an exciting new challenge, or a motivated Band 6 eager to take the next bold step in your career, we want to hear from you!
Join us as a creative and forward-thinking Band 7 OT, delivering specialist assessments and interventions for children aged 5-19 within the mainstream school settings. You'll enjoy managing your own clinical caseload while making a real difference in young lives across schools and clinic environments.
This role offers more than just clinical work, you'll have the chance to lead innovative service developments, champion the growth of your colleagues and OT students, and be fully supported by a collaborative, passionate leadership team. If you're ready to grow, lead, and inspire, this is the perfect next step for you!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support in the co-ordinating and leading of a highly specialist Occupational Therapy service to children and young people attending mainstream schools within the borough of Harrow. This role will involve working with mainstream schools in Harrow to ensure they have the adequate skills, knowledge and training to support children and young people in their educational setting.
You will work alongside the other Band 7 pathway leads to ensure that a high quality, evidence based Occupational Therapy service is being delivered for our children, young people and families. The post holder will support the development of the service for children with both physical disability and learning needs, providing opportunities for service development projects and training within the team.
The post holder will support and promote OT service development including provision of a targeted service to schools and parents through training and support of the wider workforce and parent groups as required by the department.
About us
We are a very friendly and dynamic team who are passionate about supporting children, young people and families in Harrow while also supporting you and your wellbeing!
We strongly encourage staff input and influence to help design the OT service and the wider MDT team. We value personal development and we have an established internal training programme along side regular opportunities for external training.
We are based at Alexandra Avenue where there is a high level of integration and collaboration between different health, education and social care services.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To communicate complex patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with multidisciplinary team members across health, education and social services and the voluntary sector. In particular to work with school staff to ensure the delivery of a well co-ordinated care plan and/or individual education plan which facilitates the development of sensory, perceptual, motor and daily living skills.
To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in /Schools
to support access to and differentiation of the Foundation stage and National Curriculum for children with physical difficulties/developmental disabilities.
to advise on manual handling risk assessment, access school environments and provision of specialist equipment (seating and hoisting equipment) and aids to daily living
2. To manage a highly specialist and complex caseload of CYP with SEN particularly those attending specially resourced provisions for CYP with ASD. This includes:
Gaining appropriate consent
Lead clinician for provision of comprehensive specialist assessment and differential diagnosis of individual children with diverse and complex presentations using a range of specialist assessments/techniques
Planning, delivering and evaluating highly specialist treatment programmes in the area of mainstream school provision,
Referring on to other services/professionals as appropriate in particular, Harrow Wheelchair services, Community equipment store, Consultant Paediatricians,
Using specialist knowledge and demonstrating advanced skills in dealing with complex issues, including those where there are conflicting clinical indicators, to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management and wider issues relating to service provision for school children
Negotiating with CYP parents/carers, and others around individual case management
Writing reports reflecting highly specialist knowledge and providing specific advice for statutory assessment of special educational needs
Analyse clinical and social information from a range of sources and integrate into assessment and development of care/treatment plan
3. To demonstrate established negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations.
4. To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible and report to Line Manager or Head of Paediatric Therapy Service.
5. To form productive relationships with others in particular parents/carers who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties.
6. To write clinical reports as per departmental standards reflecting highly specialist knowledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To communicate complex patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with multidisciplinary team members across health, education and social services and the voluntary sector. In particular to work with school staff to ensure the delivery of a well co-ordinated care plan and/or individual education plan which facilitates the development of sensory, perceptual, motor and daily living skills.
To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in /Schools
to support access to and differentiation of the Foundation stage and National Curriculum for children with physical difficulties/developmental disabilities.
to advise on manual handling risk assessment, access school environments and provision of specialist equipment (seating and hoisting equipment) and aids to daily living
2. To manage a highly specialist and complex caseload of CYP with SEN particularly those attending specially resourced provisions for CYP with ASD. This includes:
Gaining appropriate consent
Lead clinician for provision of comprehensive specialist assessment and differential diagnosis of individual children with diverse and complex presentations using a range of specialist assessments/techniques
Planning, delivering and evaluating highly specialist treatment programmes in the area of mainstream school provision,
Referring on to other services/professionals as appropriate in particular, Harrow Wheelchair services, Community equipment store, Consultant Paediatricians,
Using specialist knowledge and demonstrating advanced skills in dealing with complex issues, including those where there are conflicting clinical indicators, to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management and wider issues relating to service provision for school children
Negotiating with CYP parents/carers, and others around individual case management
Writing reports reflecting highly specialist knowledge and providing specific advice for statutory assessment of special educational needs
Analyse clinical and social information from a range of sources and integrate into assessment and development of care/treatment plan
3. To demonstrate established negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations.
4. To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible and report to Line Manager or Head of Paediatric Therapy Service.
5. To form productive relationships with others in particular parents/carers who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties.
6. To write clinical reports as per departmental standards reflecting highly specialist knowledge.
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Evidence of CPD in portfolio including attendance of specialist short courses relevant to CYP with special needs/ disability
- Training in Moving and Handling people with disabilities
Desirable
- Advanced training up to Masters level equivalent in area of Paediatric Occupational Therapy e.g. Assisting Hand Assessment, parent coaching, child development sensory Integration modules
- Member of College of Occupational Therapy
- Member of CYPF RCOT specialist section
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience to of working with school aged children: owith complex needs ophysical and learning disabilities operceptual-motor disorders oNeuro-developmental disorders
- Extensive experience of : oAssessment, treatment and management of CYP with complex needs oWorking as part of an MDT within an early years setting oManaging own caseload oWorking with parents / carers oWriting clinical notes and reports
- Experience of: oTeaching other professionals/parents oClinical audit, research. oLine management/Supervision of staff. oContributing to Appraisal of others oLeading teams/projects.
Desirable
- Knowledge of a range of specialist aids, equipment and seating systems including wheelchairs and assistive technology
- Knowledge of foundation stage and National curriculums
- Knowledge of the Balanced system and its application within OT
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oWell established knowledge of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to CYP with complex needs physical difficulties
- oWell established knowledge range of specialist aids, equipment and seating systems available to CYP including wheelchairs, seating and assistive technology.
- Working knowledge of the roles of: oOther professionals in Health, Education and Social Care involved with CYP
- oOccupational Therapist in the Education system.
- oUnderstanding and application of standards of record keeping and reporting
- oNational policies and procedures in particular safeguarding children, SEN and disability act, SEN reforms, Childrens and families act, National Service framework for children, the children's bill and foundation stage and National curriculum's.
- oClinical governance/audit
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- oExcellent organisational skills
- oAbility to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities
- oExcellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- oExcellent presentation skills, both written and verbal (English)
- oNegotiation and problem solving skills
- oAbility to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own and others workload
- oGood analytical and reflection skills
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Evidence of CPD in portfolio including attendance of specialist short courses relevant to CYP with special needs/ disability
- Training in Moving and Handling people with disabilities
Desirable
- Advanced training up to Masters level equivalent in area of Paediatric Occupational Therapy e.g. Assisting Hand Assessment, parent coaching, child development sensory Integration modules
- Member of College of Occupational Therapy
- Member of CYPF RCOT specialist section
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience to of working with school aged children: owith complex needs ophysical and learning disabilities operceptual-motor disorders oNeuro-developmental disorders
- Extensive experience of : oAssessment, treatment and management of CYP with complex needs oWorking as part of an MDT within an early years setting oManaging own caseload oWorking with parents / carers oWriting clinical notes and reports
- Experience of: oTeaching other professionals/parents oClinical audit, research. oLine management/Supervision of staff. oContributing to Appraisal of others oLeading teams/projects.
Desirable
- Knowledge of a range of specialist aids, equipment and seating systems including wheelchairs and assistive technology
- Knowledge of foundation stage and National curriculums
- Knowledge of the Balanced system and its application within OT
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oWell established knowledge of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to CYP with complex needs physical difficulties
- oWell established knowledge range of specialist aids, equipment and seating systems available to CYP including wheelchairs, seating and assistive technology.
- Working knowledge of the roles of: oOther professionals in Health, Education and Social Care involved with CYP
- oOccupational Therapist in the Education system.
- oUnderstanding and application of standards of record keeping and reporting
- oNational policies and procedures in particular safeguarding children, SEN and disability act, SEN reforms, Childrens and families act, National Service framework for children, the children's bill and foundation stage and National curriculum's.
- oClinical governance/audit
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- oExcellent organisational skills
- oAbility to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities
- oExcellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- oExcellent presentation skills, both written and verbal (English)
- oNegotiation and problem solving skills
- oAbility to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own and others workload
- oGood analytical and reflection skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alexandra Avenue Health & Social Care Centre Primary Care Hub,
275 Alexandra Ave,
Harrow,
HA2 9DX
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
