Highly Specialist Children and Young People's Occupational Therapist

Central London Community Health Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Greater London is seeking a Highly Specialist Children and Young People's Occupational Therapist to join their CYPOT team. The role involves providing inclusive and high-quality occupational therapy to students at Woodlane High School, helping them enhance their participation and independence. Applicants must have a degree in Occupational Therapy, relevant post-graduate qualifications, and experience in pediatric settings. Flexible working options are offered alongside comprehensive support for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Experience working in Paediatrics.
• Current HCPC registration essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy services for students.
• Work with students and families to set goals and create therapy plans.
• Carry out assessments for therapy needs.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of developmental stages

Practical knowledge of assessments and treatment approaches

Knowledge of medical conditions and appropriate intervention

Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively

Education

Degree or equivalent Diploma/Qualification in Occupational Therapy

Postgraduate/diploma/masters level expertise in paediatrics

Current AHP with UK HCPC registration

Job description

Highly Specialist Children and Young People's Occupational Therapist

We're looking for a Highly Specialist Children and Young People's Occupational Therapist to join our friendly CYPOT team in the Inner North West London Division of CLCH.

This role is based at Woodlane High School, where you'll support students five days a week during school hours.

You'll use a Three-tiered model - Universal, Targeted and Specialist, to help weave occupational therapy into everyday school life, so students can take part, feel confident and succeed.

You'll be working closely with the school's therapy team, senior leadership and teaching staff. Together, you'll help create an environment where children and young people feel included, supported and empowered.

Main duties of the job

• Offer a service that is truly inclusive, recognising and valuing the diverse backgrounds, identities and needs of every child and young person.
• Provide a high-quality occupational therapy service for students with a wide range of strengths, needs and diagnoses that affect their daily activities.
• Carry out assessments that help you understand what each young person's occupational therapy needs are.
• Work together with students, families and school staff to set meaningful goals and create supportive, practical therapy plans.
• Help young people build confidence and independence in the things they need and want to do every day.
• Offer guidance on postural and seating needs to help students stay comfortable and well-supported in their learning.
• Show accountability by keeping high standards in all areas of your practice.

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
• 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 responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent Diploma/Qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Postgraduate/ diploma/ masters level expertise in the specialist field of paediatrics incorporating a wide range of theory and evidence based practise.
• Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
• Member of professional body and specialist section; BAOT, CYPF
• Attendance at workshops/ seminars in paediatric OT
• Wheelchair assessors certificate - basic
• Splinting experience in hand therapy team
• Spasticity management for assessment of Botox and post Botox intervention

Experience

• Proven Experience as a specialist OT with post graduate and or masters level training- experience of working in Paediatrics is required
• Experience of working with people with a wide range of permanent disabilities and short term illness
• Experience in assessing and treating patients with neurological impairment and young people with disabilities
• Experience of psychosocial aspects of working with families of children with severe disabilities
• Experience managing complex cases using clinical reasoning and evidence based practice.
• Experience of assessment of upper limb and provision of splint or fabrication in line with clinical reasoning
• Experience working across a range of environments for assessment and treatment of children, including mainstream and special needs schools.
• Experience of supervising students and or other staff within an OT team
• Experience providing specialist advice and training/teaching/presenting formally and informally to training/teaching/presenting formally and informally to Occupational Therapists, students, other professionals, parents and carers
• Experience of provision of specialist comprehensive written information to parents and other professionals including the Education Health Care process.
• Direct experience or involvement with the research process
• Direct experience of involvement in pathway lead work
• Understanding of cultural differences and their impact on OT provision
• Experience of initiation or involvement in service development/projects
• Experience of planning and running groups
• Experience working with Botox pre/ post assessment and intervention

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of the developmental stages of children and young people
• Practical knowledge of a wide range of assessments and treatment approaches involving clinical reasoning and decisions that contribute to formulation of diagnosis
• A sound knowledge and consistent use of the various frames of reference and approaches pertaining to children's occupational therapy.
• A sound knowledge and consistent use of the various frames of reference and approaches pertaining to children's occupational therapy.
• Specialist knowledge and awareness of sensory and postural management for children accessing daily activities
• Sound awareness of the psychological and social factors of dysfunction and disability
• Knowledge of medical conditions and appropriate intervention including prescription, fabrication and management of appropriate splints, aids, equipment and adaptations Knowledge of assessment and prescription for wheelchair equipment
• Knowledge of government policy and NSF relating to health and education service provisions for children and families as well as critical awareness of current developments in Occupational Therapy practice
• Clear & concise written skills with competency in IT skills for reports, advice/activity suggestions and internet use to access Occupational Therapy related information
• Knowledge of Educational Legislation and the National Curriculum

Key Attributes

• Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with parents and carers and others using effective listening skills, non-verbal communication and establishing an appropriate rapport.

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.

Occupational Therapist & Acting Co-Team Lead

£56,276 to £63,176 a yearper annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)