Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated Occupational Therapist with paediatric or similar Occupational Therapy experience to join our new Community Health service in Merton Borough.
Your role will be to provide assessment, advice and treatment to children with a range of needs. Although community based, the role could also include work within the local specialist schools.
You will work closely with established multi-professional teams within Merton Community services and with outside services to deliver Occupational Therapy advice and treatment meeting the functional needs of children. You will have had experience of working with children in the community and or educational settings or similar and your communication and team working skills will be excellent.
We are committed to professional development and evidence-based practice, offering regular in-service training and peer group / one to one supervision. Internal and external courses are supported. You will be required to have at least 2 years' experience working as a practitioner with appropriate transferable skills working with children, engagement in post graduate training and education in areas related to working with either sensory integration disorders or Neuro developmental conditions is desirable. You should have experience of engaging in appraisal processes and be willing to further develop clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service to children and young people within the Merton Borough who have a Merton GP or Education, health and care plan in Merton who experience difficulties in their functional abilities or skills development in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure. The post may include work in schools, clinics, and homes in accordance with the service level agreement for
The role will include work with Occupational therapy Assistants to implement therapy programmes to identified children and young people on your caseload.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
- Up to date knowledge through CPD
Desirable
- Relevant post-registration specialist education related to Children and young people' with physical disabilities
- Fieldwork educator course
- Evidence of attendance to training in assessment and treatment of children with complex functional needs
- Membership of relevant specialist groups such as the Children, Young People and Families specialist section of the British Association of Occupational Therapists, Sensory Integration Network
- Professionally active in Specialist Section
- Local/Regional Groups
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge/experience in paediatric occupational therapy or appropriate experience in other Occupational Therapy setting which brings relevant transferable skills.
- Experience of working with ASD, Neurological conditions, Coordination disorders and functional needs.
- Knowledge/experience in the use of relevant assessment and treatment approaches and practices, including the use of standardized assessments.
- Community/school or educational environment experience
- Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency work
- Evidence of understanding EHCP processes or willingness to prioritise as part of induction
Desirable
- Experience of equipment prescription and principles and its application in the paediatric setting
- Experience assessing for fabricating upper limb splints
- Experience of supervising staff and /or as a fieldwork educator
- Experience in setting up new projects /initiatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
- Up to date knowledge through CPD
Desirable
- Relevant post-registration specialist education related to Children and young people' with physical disabilities
- Fieldwork educator course
- Evidence of attendance to training in assessment and treatment of children with complex functional needs
- Membership of relevant specialist groups such as the Children, Young People and Families specialist section of the British Association of Occupational Therapists, Sensory Integration Network
- Professionally active in Specialist Section
- Local/Regional Groups
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge/experience in paediatric occupational therapy or appropriate experience in other Occupational Therapy setting which brings relevant transferable skills.
- Experience of working with ASD, Neurological conditions, Coordination disorders and functional needs.
- Knowledge/experience in the use of relevant assessment and treatment approaches and practices, including the use of standardized assessments.
- Community/school or educational environment experience
- Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency work
- Evidence of understanding EHCP processes or willingness to prioritise as part of induction
Desirable
- Experience of equipment prescription and principles and its application in the paediatric setting
- Experience assessing for fabricating upper limb splints
- Experience of supervising staff and /or as a fieldwork educator
- Experience in setting up new projects /initiatives
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
