Job summary
We have
an exciting opportunity to invite applications from Band 5 therapists, who wish
to develop their knowledge, experience and their expertise within a dedicated
and supportive team. Clinical supervision, managerial supervision and
opportunities for Continuing Professional Development are provided.
Cognus
Therapies is a thriving multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists,
Speech and Language Therapists, and Therapy Assistants who support children and
young people in schools, colleges, bases and specialist provisions within the
London Borough of Sutton and surrounding boroughs. We work with children and
young people aged 4 to 25 years of age, across Primary, Secondary and Post-16
provisions, with a variety of special educational needs, e.g. Autism, Global
Developmental Delay, Hearing Impairment, Down Syndrome, PMLD, MLD and many more.
We encourage all our therapists to gain experience and expertise across a range
of specialisms.
Cognus
Therapies forms part of the Cognus Limited provision for special educational
needs within the London Borough of Sutton.
Main duties of the job
- Work within a multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists and speech and language therapists
- Have the opportunity to work in schools, colleges, bases and / or specialist provisions across the London Borough of Sutton
- Work with children and young people aged 4 to 25 years (often working within a specific age range, e.g. Primary)
- Support local schools / settings to support children and young people with Occupational Therapy Needs
- Work with children and young people who have a range of special educational needs (e.g. Autism, Hearing Impairment, Developmental Language Disorder, Down Syndrome, PMLD, MLD, SLCN)
- Manage own caseload with support, to ensure intended outcomes are delivered within agreed service standards
About us
You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including:
i) Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8% matched contributions
ii) 28 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays)
iii) Regular manager support and supervision
iv) Hybrid and flexible working subject to agreement
v) Staff benefits package, currently including Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox and (upon completion of probation) Sovereign Healthcare Cashback plan
vi) Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion
vii) Cognus Coaching Programmes
viii) An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues
We also offer the following benefits for this post:
- Access to highly skilled clinical leads
- Access to a wide range of clinical resources
- Access to regular and supportive peer supervision
- Complete NQP competencies with highly skilled clinical supervisors
- RCOT and HCPC registrations paid
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
personally undertake a caseload to include:
Visiting children and
young people at their educational setting
Completing assessments
with children and young people
Delivering therapy
programmes to individuals or small groups
Offering advice and
support to parents / carers and teaching staff
Maintaining all records
to a high standard
Specific
Duties:
Provide advice and
support to school staff
Use screening and
assessment tools (formal and informal assessments)
Prioritise new
referrals, with support
Complete case histories
to gather relevant information
Write reports based on
assessment information
Make onward referrals,
with support
Liaise with all
professionals involved
Liaise with parents /
carers and school staff to work collaboratively
Contribute to
professional advice regarding statutory assessments (Education, Health and Care
Needs Assessments)
Contribute to
professional advice for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) annual reviews
Complete duties for
both London Borough of Sutton and out of borough (when requested)
Monitor and record the
child or young persons progress towards their outcomes and targets
Attend team meetings
Attend clinical
supervision
Attend managerial
supervision
Training
and Development Responsibility:
Promote Evidence Based
Practise and embed this into professional activities, e.g. delivery of therapy
Embed legislative
change and key developments with support from the team
Participate in clinical
audits, service development activities and research as and when required
Engage in CPD
activities
Comply with the Cognus
Limited mandatory training requirements
Plan, deliver and
evaluate training sessions for educational provisions, with support
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
personally undertake a caseload to include:
Visiting children and
young people at their educational setting
Completing assessments
with children and young people
Delivering therapy
programmes to individuals or small groups
Offering advice and
support to parents / carers and teaching staff
Maintaining all records
to a high standard
Specific
Duties:
Provide advice and
support to school staff
Use screening and
assessment tools (formal and informal assessments)
Prioritise new
referrals, with support
Complete case histories
to gather relevant information
Write reports based on
assessment information
Make onward referrals,
with support
Liaise with all
professionals involved
Liaise with parents /
carers and school staff to work collaboratively
Contribute to
professional advice regarding statutory assessments (Education, Health and Care
Needs Assessments)
Contribute to
professional advice for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) annual reviews
Complete duties for
both London Borough of Sutton and out of borough (when requested)
Monitor and record the
child or young persons progress towards their outcomes and targets
Attend team meetings
Attend clinical
supervision
Attend managerial
supervision
Training
and Development Responsibility:
Promote Evidence Based
Practise and embed this into professional activities, e.g. delivery of therapy
Embed legislative
change and key developments with support from the team
Participate in clinical
audits, service development activities and research as and when required
Engage in CPD
activities
Comply with the Cognus
Limited mandatory training requirements
Plan, deliver and
evaluate training sessions for educational provisions, with support
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- - Educated to degree level or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- - Relevant qualifications including registration with HCPC and RCOT
- - Ability to prioritise and deliver results to a high standard
- - Knowledge of relevant assessment tools and therapy interventions
- - Excellent organisational skills
- - Excellent ICT skills, e.g. using spreadsheets and recording notes electronically
- - Ability to work collaboratively and in partnership with other professionals
- - Experience of working in educational settings
- - Experience as a paediatric occupational therapist
- - Adherence to RCOT and HCPC policies and procedures
- - Committed to safeguarding and protection of children
- - Honours and upholds Companys Equal Opportunity Policy, Dignity at Work Policy, Safeguarding and Protection of Children, Health and Safety and Data Protection Policy at all times
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- - Educated to degree level or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- - Relevant qualifications including registration with HCPC and RCOT
- - Ability to prioritise and deliver results to a high standard
- - Knowledge of relevant assessment tools and therapy interventions
- - Excellent organisational skills
- - Excellent ICT skills, e.g. using spreadsheets and recording notes electronically
- - Ability to work collaboratively and in partnership with other professionals
- - Experience of working in educational settings
- - Experience as a paediatric occupational therapist
- - Adherence to RCOT and HCPC policies and procedures
- - Committed to safeguarding and protection of children
- - Honours and upholds Companys Equal Opportunity Policy, Dignity at Work Policy, Safeguarding and Protection of Children, Health and Safety and Data Protection Policy at all times
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).
