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 including physical disability, coordination disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, global developmental delay and early years. 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.
Main duties of the job
. To provide an Occupational Therapy Service to children and young people with complex needs with a Merton GP in accordance with the service specification in Merton Community, 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 Merton Community Services
- To contribute to the development of the community Occupational Therapy services for children and young people.
- To meet the Health Education Health Care plan recommendations and provision for children and young people with SEND health needs
- To develop and provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, advice and treatment to children with functional difficulties (including children with statutory needs, e.g., vulnerable children, safeguarding and child protection issues/concerns) in a variety of community settings.
- To work closely with the multidisciplinary team, school staff and families to plan and provide assessment and treatment. To work in a defined clinical area, working autonomously and without direct supervision, and being accountable for own clinical actions.
Find out more information about working and living in South West London here - https://clch.nhs.uk/job/working-clch/clch-southwestlondon#!/select_sector
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 the area of assessment and treatment of children with complex functional needs
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
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Basic IT Skills: word, database, email, internet
- Sound knowledge of clinical practice and issues relating to the delivery of Occupational Therapy Services
Key Atrributes
Desirable
- 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
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 the area of assessment and treatment of children with complex functional needs
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
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Basic IT Skills: word, database, email, internet
- Sound knowledge of clinical practice and issues relating to the delivery of Occupational Therapy Services
Key Atrributes
Desirable
- 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
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).
