Job summary
CHILDREN'S OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST- EAST LONDON FOUNDATION TRUST
Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistants
Do you want to be part of and support an innovative team?
Do you want to help make a difference?
Due to expansion of the service we currently have a vacancy for an occupational therapy assistant, who is enthusiastic, motivated therapist and passionate about seeing the impact that OT can have in helping children and young people achieve their maximum potential.
Band 4 OTA.
Working to support the Children's OT Service as we develop and grow. Working to support the OTs in delivering OT to children and young people in Newham. To work alongside OTs in clinics, schools, community settings and the homes of the child/yp.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside experienced colleagues and receive in-house training and support to deliver high quality occupational therapy services to children and young people. The service is delivered across a variety of community settings including home, clinics, nurseries and schools.
You will be involved in the delivery of group interventions, parents coaching, supporting delivering specific programmes to children under the guidance of an OT and supporting the day to day running of the service. As a valued member of the team, you will have opportunity to be involved in service improvement.
About us
Based in Stratford, near the Olympic Park, in the London Borough of Newham - located only 3 miles from the City of London.
The post holder will join our team of 14 skilled and passionate OTs in a service which is innovative, responsive, and adaptable. You will received monthly supervision, mentoring from members of the OT Service.
Come and join us and we will help you progress in a career within Occupational Therapy.
If you would like further information about these posts then please contact Maria O'Malley, Clinical Lead OT, Occupational Therapy Service for Children on 020 8586 6480.
Please Note:
This post is not appropriate for qualified Occupational Therapists.
This job advert may close early if application level is very high.
Closing Date: Sunday 20th August 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a member of Occupational Therapy Service for Children and under the wider Specialist Children & Young Peoples Service (SCYPS). They will work alongside and under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT), assisting and supporting the therapist as an integrated member of the team.
The post holder will assist in all aspects of caseload management and carry out a variety administrative tasks to support the OTs and the wider service.
The post holder will support the Occupational Therapy Team in delivering a comprehensive specialist service to children and young people referred with a wide range of physical and complex learning disabilities, working in a variety of locations within the community, including our base at West Ham Lane Health Centre, mainstream and specialist schools and at the patients home.
The post holder will work both with the occupational therapists, and, after instruction and training, independently to assist families and education staff in carrying out OT programmes and monitoring use of equipment.
The post holder will also assist in the smooth running of the service by ensuring adequate stock of specialist equipment supplies and assessments, the ordering and recording stock and non-stock items on the ELMS system, keeping the department tidy, maintaining the cleanliness of toys and equipment used, and inputting data onto systems as required.
The post holder will support all members of the team with administration tasks including uploading of Tribunal Bundles, making resources to support programmes for children, and ensuring the links on website and resources are checked and updated on a yearly basis.
Assisting with specific Clinics including DCD Clinics, setting up standardised assessment kits in rooms for therapists, assisting therapists if required during the assessment process.
The post holder, under guidance and supervision, will help co-ordinate the organization of some clinics which will include carrying out telephone calls and liaison with other external agencies.
The job requires a good level of mobility and fitness due to the nature of working with young children in different environments with varying conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a member of Occupational Therapy Service for Children and under the wider Specialist Children & Young Peoples Service (SCYPS). They will work alongside and under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT), assisting and supporting the therapist as an integrated member of the team.
The post holder will assist in all aspects of caseload management and carry out a variety administrative tasks to support the OTs and the wider service.
The post holder will support the Occupational Therapy Team in delivering a comprehensive specialist service to children and young people referred with a wide range of physical and complex learning disabilities, working in a variety of locations within the community, including our base at West Ham Lane Health Centre, mainstream and specialist schools and at the patients home.
The post holder will work both with the occupational therapists, and, after instruction and training, independently to assist families and education staff in carrying out OT programmes and monitoring use of equipment.
The post holder will also assist in the smooth running of the service by ensuring adequate stock of specialist equipment supplies and assessments, the ordering and recording stock and non-stock items on the ELMS system, keeping the department tidy, maintaining the cleanliness of toys and equipment used, and inputting data onto systems as required.
The post holder will support all members of the team with administration tasks including uploading of Tribunal Bundles, making resources to support programmes for children, and ensuring the links on website and resources are checked and updated on a yearly basis.
Assisting with specific Clinics including DCD Clinics, setting up standardised assessment kits in rooms for therapists, assisting therapists if required during the assessment process.
The post holder, under guidance and supervision, will help co-ordinate the organization of some clinics which will include carrying out telephone calls and liaison with other external agencies.
The job requires a good level of mobility and fitness due to the nature of working with young children in different environments with varying conditions.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- GCSE or Equivalent - English & Maths training or be able to demonstrate the same
- Good typing and computer skills including a knowledge and use of Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft word, power point.
- Experience of working in a setting with children and young people, this can either be in a health setting or a school setting.
Experience
Desirable
- oAbility to work and communicate with a wide range of professionals as a member of a multidisciplinary team e.g.: other health professionals, education staff, Social Services and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
- oAbility to establish a therapeutic relationship with children and their carers/families motivating them to participate in the therapeutic process
- oAbility to sustain concentration and maintain a pro-active role during the assessment and treatment of children
- oAbility to use manual handling skills e.g. when positioning or transferring children in preparation for treatment
- oAbility to demonstrate empathy with children and their carers/family ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- oEvidence of a good understanding of normal child development and the implications of working with children with additional needs
- oSome knowledge of legislation affecting our work with children.
- oSome knowledge of the roles of other disciplines and agencies involved.
- oAn awareness of, and sensitivity to the needs of a multicultural client group.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- GCSE or Equivalent - English & Maths training or be able to demonstrate the same
- Good typing and computer skills including a knowledge and use of Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft word, power point.
- Experience of working in a setting with children and young people, this can either be in a health setting or a school setting.
Experience
Desirable
- oAbility to work and communicate with a wide range of professionals as a member of a multidisciplinary team e.g.: other health professionals, education staff, Social Services and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
- oAbility to establish a therapeutic relationship with children and their carers/families motivating them to participate in the therapeutic process
- oAbility to sustain concentration and maintain a pro-active role during the assessment and treatment of children
- oAbility to use manual handling skills e.g. when positioning or transferring children in preparation for treatment
- oAbility to demonstrate empathy with children and their carers/family ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- oEvidence of a good understanding of normal child development and the implications of working with children with additional needs
- oSome knowledge of legislation affecting our work with children.
- oSome knowledge of the roles of other disciplines and agencies involved.
- oAn awareness of, and sensitivity to the needs of a multicultural client group.
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).
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).
