Lead Pediatric OT: Moving & Handling Trainer

Kent County Council; Great Chart; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council seeks a full-time, enthusiastic and innovative Childrens Occupational Therapist Moving and Handling Trainer to join the countywide Childrens Occupational Therapy team.

You will lead the delivery, development and quality assurance of specialist moving and handling training across children's services, working with families, schools, health and social care professionals to support children with complex needs.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience delivering moving and handling training.
• Experience with children with complex needs and collaborating with families and schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist moving and handling training to education, health and social care staff, and family/carers.
• Assess, develop and review personalised moving and handling plans for children with complex needs.
• Provide expert advice on moving and handling legislation, risk management, safer systems of work and best practice.
• Support the selection, implementation and safe use of specialist equipment, including hoists, slings, change bed stretchers, and bathing equipment.
• Work closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, social care practitioners, schools and families to develop child-centred solutions.
• Lead on audits, quality assurance and governance relating to moving and handling practice.
• Contribute to service development, policy implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with organisational and professional standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Kent County Council seeks a full-time, enthusiastic and innovative Childrens Occupational Therapist Moving and Handling Trainer to join the countywide Childrens Occupational Therapy team.

You will lead the delivery, development and quality assurance of specialist moving and handling training across children's services, working with families, schools, health and social care professionals to support children with complex needs.