Occupational Therapy Technician

NHS Jobs; Southall; In loco; GBP 27.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NHS Jobs is seeking an autonomous OT Technician to deliver pre-formulated OT input to children and families in community settings. You will work under the Occupational Therapist, coordinating with schools and multi‑disciplinary teams to support ongoing care.

The role involves equipment management, caseload prioritisation and compliance with RCOT guidance and Trust policies. You will participate in supervision and maintain confidential records, contributing to high-quality clinical care.

Mansioni

• Autonomously deliver pre-formulated OT input to children, young people and families in community sites assigned by the OT.
• Liaise with school staff, families and other professionals to coordinate care.
• Manage basic equipment with support from the Occupational Therapist.
• Monitor inventory of sensory-based and other therapeutic equipment and place orders as needed.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings as directed and liaise with the team.
• Undertake delegated tasks from the Occupational Therapist.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, school staff and professionals.
• Be responsible for daily caseload management and prioritisation, seeking senior support when required.
• Maintain professional and legal accountability for practice, including RCOT associate membership.
• Provide OT input respecting diversity and informed consent in all aspects of service delivery.
• Know when to seek guidance from senior staff and escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of electronic and paper records, including SystmOne.
• Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, data entry and document distribution.
• Adhere to infection control, manual handling and related Trust policies.

Descrizione del lavoro

1. To work as an autonomous OT Technician (OTT) delivering pre-formulated OT input to children, young people and families/carers in community sites allocated by the Occupational Therapist.
2. To maintain liaison between school staff, other professionals, families/carers and Occupational Therapy staff.
3. Basic equipment management with support from the Occupational Therapist.
4. To monitor inventory of sensory-based and other therapeutic equipment and to notify the Occupational Therapist / school if items needs to be ordered. To complete appropriate orders.
5. To work flexibly and liaise appropriately with the multi-disciplinary team, including attendance at meetings as directed.
6. To undertake delegated tasks from the Occupational Therapist.
7. To communicate effectively with children and young people, their carers / family members, school staff and other professionals.
8. To hold responsibility for, and manage daily allocated caseload using effective prioritisation and time management skills, and to seek senior support if issues arise.
9. To be professionally and legally responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of treatment delivered to the child to ensure a high standard of clinical care. This would include joining The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) as an associate member.
10. To deliver OT input in collaboration with the child/young person, family and carers, respecting their diversity, ethnicity, cultural and religious beliefs and their right to informed consent in all areas of service delivery.
11. To be aware of limitations to practice and seek advice and guidance from Senior practitioners/therapists as needed.
12. To be responsible for the safekeeping and confidentiality of electronic and paper records including the use of the Trust electronic patient records system e.g. SystmOne.
13. To carry out administration tasks in a timely manner e.g. filing, typing, data input, uploading documents, distribution of reports and programs, responding to verbal / written queries etc.
14. To adhere to Legal and Trust policies and procedures e.g. Infection Control and Manual Handling etc.
15. To be responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained e.g. cleaning toys following protocol between sessions.
16. To access clinical and management supervision sessions on a regular basis and appraisal on an annual basis.
17. To ensure that all statutory and mandatory training is kept up to date and recorded on the Trust database e.g. LDZ. The above list is not exhaustive. Please refer to attached Job Description.