Job summary
Band 7 Children's Occupational Therapist
Looking for a new challenge within children's Occupational Therapy? Want to move away from a heavy clinical caseload? And work in a different way with Education providers? Then our job is for you!
This role is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to develop the Occupational Therapy provision within Enfield Communication Advisory Support Service (ECASS).
You will sit within a dynamic multi professional health and education team working in an integrated approach delivering services to mainstream schools for children with Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). The post is 2.5 days a week, with easy commuter links from central London/Hertfordshire.
We are committed to offering you a professionally led service, support from a friendly team, effective supervision and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the job
To support primary and secondary schools to meet the occupational needs of children with SLCN and to identify those with additional motor or developmental concerns.
To provide high quality, evidence based universal and targeted training and intervention packages for schools.
To support schools to develop resources and support packages for families.
To develop clinical expertise within this specialist area, establishing an evidence based clinical pathway and service provision.
The successful candidate will have children's Occupational therapy experience, be committed to occupationally focused, child centred and evidence-based care.
ECASS Website: www.ecass.org.uk
Please contact Fiona Kingsley on 0204 5537704 or Fiona.kingsley1@nhs.net for further details.
About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of OT Role
To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service to schools and students accessing ECASS.
To be responsible for developing the role of the OT within ECASS.
To support schools to meet the occupational needs of children with SLCN and to identify those with additional motor or developmental needs.
To develop clinical expertise within this specialist area, establishing an evidence based clinical pathway and service provision.
To provide high quality, evidence based universal and targeted training and intervention packages for schools and school staff within area of clinical specialism.
To support schools to develop resources and support packages for families.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To supervise, appraise and train students and junior staff as required.
To contribute to and lead on aspects of planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating ECASS. To contribute to and lead on specified OT service improvements and quality initiatives within the team
To work effectively and flexibly within an interdisciplinary framework in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency environment, including working with teachers, SENCOs, speech and language therapists, educational psychologists and other professionals
To be flexible to the demands of the service in regard to location of work and area of clinical specialis
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of OT Role
To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service to schools and students accessing ECASS.
To be responsible for developing the role of the OT within ECASS.
To support schools to meet the occupational needs of children with SLCN and to identify those with additional motor or developmental needs.
To develop clinical expertise within this specialist area, establishing an evidence based clinical pathway and service provision.
To provide high quality, evidence based universal and targeted training and intervention packages for schools and school staff within area of clinical specialism.
To support schools to develop resources and support packages for families.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To supervise, appraise and train students and junior staff as required.
To contribute to and lead on aspects of planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating ECASS. To contribute to and lead on specified OT service improvements and quality initiatives within the team
To work effectively and flexibly within an interdisciplinary framework in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency environment, including working with teachers, SENCOs, speech and language therapists, educational psychologists and other professionals
To be flexible to the demands of the service in regard to location of work and area of clinical specialis
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oDip. COT or BSc OT or international equivalent oHCPC registered Occupational Therapist oEvidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- oMember of BAOT oManual Handling oC.P.R. oFieldwork Education Certificate oRelevant courses and/or experience equivalent to master's level
Experience/ knowledge
Essential
- Experience/ knowledgeoExtensive postgraduate clinical experience of Occupational Therapy. oExtensive relative experience and practise in Children's Occupational Therapy within mainstream schools setting and the community. oExcellent knowledge of childhood occupations especially school occupations. oExperience of working with children with Speech and language and communication difficulties and associated learning and motor needs. oWell-developed knowledge of the use of informal methods of assessment within the classroom. oClear understanding of the unique role of an Occupational Therapist within a mainstream school setting. oGood understanding of the Universal, Targeted and Specialist approach within mainstream school setting. oGood knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy oExperience of providing training to school staff. oA good understanding of the importance of evidence base practice and how it applies to clinical practice oSound knowledge of child development and childhood occupations oUnderstanding and practical experience of using child centred outcome measures within an education setting. oExtensive experience of working within a Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) and with Multi-agency partners oExperience of service development. oAbility to incorporate principles of Clinical Governance into day-to-day workload. oExperience in supervising & teaching junior staff & Students oWell established knowledge of national policies, procedures and legislation relevant to Children's Occupational therapy and Education (including Safeguarding). oKnowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, statutory frameworks and best practice affecting children and young people with SEN/D including speech, language and communication & SEMH needs. oAn excellent awareness of current issues and developments within the NHS and Education and how this relates to and impacts on service delivery o
Desirable
- Experience/ Knowledge oExperience in high level clinical audit. oGood Knowledge CMOP-E oLeadership & first line management experience oExperience of diagnosing Developmental Coordination Disorder oExperience of working within a Universal and Targeted approach within mainstream schools. oExperience of having OT students on clinical placements.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oAbility to work within an Occupational frame of reference e.g. CMOP-E and apply it to a school setting. oExcellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate with education staff. oExcellent presentation & training skills oAbility to plan and deliver appropriate intervention programmes within the classroom in collaboration with education staff. oDemonstrate ability to work as an effective team member oAbility and confidence to work as an autonomous practitioner and sole Occupational therapist within a multi-agency team. oAbility to effectively promote self and the OT profession, including the ability to promote and develop the unique role of occupational therapy within a multi-agency team. oAbility to organise & respond effectively to complex information. oExcellent analytical and critical appraisal skills. oAbility to laterally think and problem solve oClinical leadership and supervision skills oAbility to organise and prioritise own and others workloads within a busy and pressured environment oAbility to cope with working in a stressful environment and with potentially emotional or aggressive clients/carers oGood computer literacy skills oAbility to keep accurate documentation
Desirable
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- oAbility to meet the demands of the post including possible out of borough travel oAbility to work sensitively with a multicultural and diverse population with a commitment to non-discriminatory practice oDemonstrate a strong commitment to family centred care and co-production. oThorough understanding of own personal development and learning needs oEvidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member oHaving a willingness to learn and develop
Others
Desirable
- oClean driving licence oVehicle owner.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oDip. COT or BSc OT or international equivalent oHCPC registered Occupational Therapist oEvidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- oMember of BAOT oManual Handling oC.P.R. oFieldwork Education Certificate oRelevant courses and/or experience equivalent to master's level
Experience/ knowledge
Essential
- Experience/ knowledgeoExtensive postgraduate clinical experience of Occupational Therapy. oExtensive relative experience and practise in Children's Occupational Therapy within mainstream schools setting and the community. oExcellent knowledge of childhood occupations especially school occupations. oExperience of working with children with Speech and language and communication difficulties and associated learning and motor needs. oWell-developed knowledge of the use of informal methods of assessment within the classroom. oClear understanding of the unique role of an Occupational Therapist within a mainstream school setting. oGood understanding of the Universal, Targeted and Specialist approach within mainstream school setting. oGood knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy oExperience of providing training to school staff. oA good understanding of the importance of evidence base practice and how it applies to clinical practice oSound knowledge of child development and childhood occupations oUnderstanding and practical experience of using child centred outcome measures within an education setting. oExtensive experience of working within a Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) and with Multi-agency partners oExperience of service development. oAbility to incorporate principles of Clinical Governance into day-to-day workload. oExperience in supervising & teaching junior staff & Students oWell established knowledge of national policies, procedures and legislation relevant to Children's Occupational therapy and Education (including Safeguarding). oKnowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, statutory frameworks and best practice affecting children and young people with SEN/D including speech, language and communication & SEMH needs. oAn excellent awareness of current issues and developments within the NHS and Education and how this relates to and impacts on service delivery o
Desirable
- Experience/ Knowledge oExperience in high level clinical audit. oGood Knowledge CMOP-E oLeadership & first line management experience oExperience of diagnosing Developmental Coordination Disorder oExperience of working within a Universal and Targeted approach within mainstream schools. oExperience of having OT students on clinical placements.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oAbility to work within an Occupational frame of reference e.g. CMOP-E and apply it to a school setting. oExcellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate with education staff. oExcellent presentation & training skills oAbility to plan and deliver appropriate intervention programmes within the classroom in collaboration with education staff. oDemonstrate ability to work as an effective team member oAbility and confidence to work as an autonomous practitioner and sole Occupational therapist within a multi-agency team. oAbility to effectively promote self and the OT profession, including the ability to promote and develop the unique role of occupational therapy within a multi-agency team. oAbility to organise & respond effectively to complex information. oExcellent analytical and critical appraisal skills. oAbility to laterally think and problem solve oClinical leadership and supervision skills oAbility to organise and prioritise own and others workloads within a busy and pressured environment oAbility to cope with working in a stressful environment and with potentially emotional or aggressive clients/carers oGood computer literacy skills oAbility to keep accurate documentation
Desirable
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- oAbility to meet the demands of the post including possible out of borough travel oAbility to work sensitively with a multicultural and diverse population with a commitment to non-discriminatory practice oDemonstrate a strong commitment to family centred care and co-production. oThorough understanding of own personal development and learning needs oEvidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member oHaving a willingness to learn and develop
Others
Desirable
- oClean driving licence oVehicle owner.
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).
