Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

To accept clinical responsibility for the management of a specific paediatric caseload; to assess and review level of need and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and time management with supervision from a senior therapist.

To undertake comprehensive assessment of childrens needs using an appropriate mix of standardised assessments and clinical observation skills.

To use analytical and clinical reasoning skills to formulate agreed individual treatment plans and goals.

To implement treatment plans incorporating the safe moving, handling and positioning of children to enable them to participate in treatment episodes and to carry out activities of daily living.

To provide occupational therapy intervention in a variety of environments including home, school and other premises within the community.

To provide treatment on an individual or group basis according to the assessed needs.

To alter and revise planned interventions as a result of changes in an individuals level of function or circumstances, using clinical reasoning skills.

To demonstrate safe therapeutic handling skills continually assessing the frequently changing levels of risks involved.

To provide advice / participate in multidisciplinary discussions regarding diagnosis and prognosis and to support the family through this process.

To use clinical reasoning skills to prioritise, allocate and delegate cases to support staff.

To provide planned advice, teaching and instruction to parents, carers and other relevant professionals in health, social and educational services to promote understanding of the aims of occupational therapy and to ensure a consistent, co-ordinated approach to optimise patient care.

To assess for, trial and prescribe equipment for use in a variety of settings and to advise, instruct and educate carers / other professionals in the use of equipment, moving and handling techniques, postural management etc.

To provide reports / information which are needed by other agencies to assist in decision making e.g. advice for Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP).To provide advice to health, social care and education colleagues in the overall management of the child in a range of community settings. This will include the preparation and presentation of reports at relevant case conferences / other meetings, under the guidance of a senior therapist.

To work collaboratively with children, their carers and multi-agency professionals to assist in the development of comprehensive support packages for children and their families living with disabling conditions. This will include review of service provision to accommodatechanging clinical and / or social situations

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Good understanding of the core skills of Occupational Therapy
• Good understanding of how these work in paediatrics
• Able to plan and run treatments and know the use of activity and how to adapt this to working with a child
• Knowledge of current best practice
• An awareness of the requirements of clinical governance
• Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality
• Portfolio of documented evidence of CPD
• Knowledge of paediatric conditions and / or treatment
• Ability to relate theory to clinical situations
• Caseload management skills
• Clinical planning and organizational skills
• Ability to plan and conduct assessment and intervention
• Ability to manage own time
• Knowledge and practical experience of manual handling
• Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and recognize when support is required
• Clear written reporting skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to make independent decisions seeking help and guidance when required, taking into account Trust / departmental policies and guidelines

Desirable

• Experience of research, audit, reflective practice or outcome measures
• Awareness of relevant legislation, eligibility criteria / policies and procedures
• IT skills including word processing and email
• Ability to lead in a given situation

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working with children
• Experience of working within community settings

Other

Essential

• Full UK driving licence

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Graduate Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Whitegate Health Centre

Whitegate Drive

Blackpool

FY3 9ES

Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)