Job summary
We're excited to confirm that funding has been received for this new and rewarding opportunity within our vibrant OT team.
Are you an enthusiastic Band 7 looking to embrace a new challenge? Or a motivated Band 6 ready to progress your career to the next level? If so, this role could be perfect for you!
We're seeking a proactive and innovative Band 7 OT to join our service, to develop our new universal offer within Mainstream schools. You will also manage your own clinical caseload consisting of mainstream schools and children with developmental co-ordination disorder.
This position also offers leadership opportunities, including influencing service development and mentoring fellow staff and OT students. You'll be supported every step of the way by a dedicated leadership team committed to your success and growth.
Main duties of the job
This role is an exciting opportunity to design, develop and implement an universal service for school age children in Harrow. Alongside the universal offer role 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 and support staff within the Developmental Co-ordination Disorder clinic (DCD).
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 functional difficulties providing opportunities for service development projects and training within the team.
Working with the other members of the team the post holder will support and develop staff training and service development in this area. We have an established and dynamic internal training programme which is supported and developed as a whole team.
They will be expected to manage their own caseload, to ensure highly specialist therapy programmes are in place for the children under their care. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with children/young people (CYP), parents/carers and with colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services, in service planning, policy and delivery of services to this specific client group.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To co-ordinate the day-to-day provision of Occupational Therapy input for CYP with special needs, prioritising workloads and resources to ensure CYPs needs are met.
To develop and implement a universal service for children within mainstream setting.
To identify packages of care for universal offers.
To lead on the training and implementing of the universal offer within educational settings.
- To manage a highly specialist and complex caseload of CYP with SEN including those attending specially resourced provisions. This includes:
Gaining appropriate consent
Planning, delivering and evaluating highly specialist treatment programmes in the area of mainstream school.
- 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
- To provide highly specialist advice and programmes to OTs, other professionals and
parents regarding the management and care of school aged children.
- To demonstrate a high level of knowledge in relation to CYP with DCD and the use of the cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance (CO-OP)
- To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and manage clinical risk within this area of service
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To demonstrate established negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations.
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To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible and report to Line Manager or Head of Paediatric Therapy Service.
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To form productive relationships with others in particular parents/carers who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties.
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To write clinical reports as per departmental standards reflecting highly specialist knowledge.
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To provide written advice for statutory assessment (Education and Health Care Plans).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To co-ordinate the day-to-day provision of Occupational Therapy input for CYP with special needs, prioritising workloads and resources to ensure CYPs needs are met.
To develop and implement a universal service for children within mainstream setting.
To identify packages of care for universal offers.
To lead on the training and implementing of the universal offer within educational settings.
- To manage a highly specialist and complex caseload of CYP with SEN including those attending specially resourced provisions. This includes:
Gaining appropriate consent
Planning, delivering and evaluating highly specialist treatment programmes in the area of mainstream school.
- 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
- To provide highly specialist advice and programmes to OTs, other professionals and
parents regarding the management and care of school aged children.
- To demonstrate a high level of knowledge in relation to CYP with DCD and the use of the cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance (CO-OP)
- To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and manage clinical risk within this area of service
-
To demonstrate established negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations.
-
To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible and report to Line Manager or Head of Paediatric Therapy Service.
-
To form productive relationships with others in particular parents/carers who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties.
-
To write clinical reports as per departmental standards reflecting highly specialist knowledge.
-
To provide written advice for statutory assessment (Education and Health Care Plans).
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. parental coaching, communication or training courses, 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 pre-school and 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
- oKnowledge of a range of specialist aids, equipment and seating systems including wheelchairs and assistive technology
- oKnowledge of, foundation stage and National curriculums
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to CYP with complex needs physical difficulties
- Well 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
- Occupational Therapist in the Education system.
- Understanding and application of standards of record keeping and reporting
- National 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.
- Clinical 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. parental coaching, communication or training courses, 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 pre-school and 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
- oKnowledge of a range of specialist aids, equipment and seating systems including wheelchairs and assistive technology
- oKnowledge of, foundation stage and National curriculums
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to CYP with complex needs physical difficulties
- Well 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
- Occupational Therapist in the Education system.
- Understanding and application of standards of record keeping and reporting
- National 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.
- Clinical 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)
