Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Neurology Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Neurosciences team at Alder Hey Childrens Hospital.
We are looking for a dynamic therapist with a passion for service development to drive forwards the development of the Neurosciences services, for children who are admitted with Acute Neurological conditions.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience of working with children with complex needs and of service development and audit.We would welcome applications from staff with suitable band 6 or band 7 experience who have appropriate post graduate training and level 7 study, or are willing to work complete level 7 study on commencement of the post.
Main duties of the job
To work within the acute neurosciences integrated therapy team, carrying a complex caseload across acute neurology, neuro-oncology and neurosurgery. Working in partnership with parents, carers, education and other service providers to ensure a child centred approach to therapy.
To act as the lead Occupational Therapist, demonstrating a high level of experience, knowledge and skill relating to the assessment and interventions of children with acute neurological, neuro-oncological and neurosurgical conditions and presentations. To provide a range of specialist individualised interventions, demonstrating highly specialist advanced clinical reasoning. Toformulate and deliver individual treatment plans. To provide highly specialist assessment and interventions in a range of settings including wards, outpatients, clinics, home and school.
To organise and manage a specialist caseload ofhighly complex patients as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with the RCOT code of conduct and HCPC standards.
To build on previous experience, enabling further development of clinical and managerial competencies, with responsibility for management and leadership of rotational staff and assistants within the team. To supervise and support junior staff within these specialities and support across the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy service.
The post holder may be required to provide input to other areas of the service as required.
About us
Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales. Every individual makes a valuable contribution and Alder Hey is proud of its long history of providing pioneering and innovative healthcare to children and young people. The post holder must adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full attached job description and person spec for full details.
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To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with highly complex presentations, where expert opinion may differ, using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence based practice and expertise to determine appropriate care plans utilising highly specialist treatment skills and a wide range of treatment options.
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To hold an independent, complex, and highly specialist caseload, being able to highly demonstrate specialist assessment, diagnostic, treatment, and management plans with goals based on advanced clinical reasoning skills. To provide specialist assessment and intervention across the identified speciality, delivering holistic assessment of the childs needs and providing treatment programmes to meet the childs rehabilitation needs.
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To plan and implement highly individualised therapy programmes to be carried out by the therapist, Assistant, Educational Staff and Carers. To continually monitor, evaluate and modify the programmes to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention for children with changing needs.
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Manages own caseload and is responsible for the delivery of therapeutic intervention within the defined areas of the service. To organise this caseload effectively and efficiently regarding clinical priorities, time management, and staffing levels.
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To participate in weekend, evening and on call working as required, working as an autonomous practitioner undertaking the assessment and treatment of acutely ill patients, who may have highly complex presentations. Be expected to participate in on-call update training and clinical competence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full attached job description and person spec for full details.
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To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with highly complex presentations, where expert opinion may differ, using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence based practice and expertise to determine appropriate care plans utilising highly specialist treatment skills and a wide range of treatment options.
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To hold an independent, complex, and highly specialist caseload, being able to highly demonstrate specialist assessment, diagnostic, treatment, and management plans with goals based on advanced clinical reasoning skills. To provide specialist assessment and intervention across the identified speciality, delivering holistic assessment of the childs needs and providing treatment programmes to meet the childs rehabilitation needs.
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To plan and implement highly individualised therapy programmes to be carried out by the therapist, Assistant, Educational Staff and Carers. To continually monitor, evaluate and modify the programmes to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention for children with changing needs.
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Manages own caseload and is responsible for the delivery of therapeutic intervention within the defined areas of the service. To organise this caseload effectively and efficiently regarding clinical priorities, time management, and staffing levels.
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To participate in weekend, evening and on call working as required, working as an autonomous practitioner undertaking the assessment and treatment of acutely ill patients, who may have highly complex presentations. Be expected to participate in on-call update training and clinical competence.
Person Specification
. Education and Training
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Post Graduate Training in Level 7 or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience or interest in appropriate specialist area
- Evidence of CPD, post registration educational and training.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students.
- Knowledge of specialist paediatric approaches and high standard of performance in a range of general paediatric skills
- Experience of audit
Knowledge
Essential
- High level knowledge of a variety of assessments and treatment modalities
- Developmental approach in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
Person Specification
. Education and Training
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Post Graduate Training in Level 7 or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience or interest in appropriate specialist area
- Evidence of CPD, post registration educational and training.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students.
- Knowledge of specialist paediatric approaches and high standard of performance in a range of general paediatric skills
- Experience of audit
Knowledge
Essential
- High level knowledge of a variety of assessments and treatment modalities
- Developmental approach in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
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
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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).
