Overview
CNWL OT has a long-established professional structure with roles across physical and mental health, including specialist areas. The Children\'s Integrated Therapies Service (CITS) is a multi-therapies service within a multi-disciplinary, community children\'s team, centrally based at the Child Development Centre in Hillingdon. Services are delivered across the borough for children and young people aged 0-19 with a range of needs, in schools and community settings, supported by MDT working to provide a whole systems approach.
The service emphasises a pathway where families hear their story once, with collaboration between therapy colleagues and partner agencies to support participation in everyday activities.
Role and Responsibilities
As a member of the Children\'s Integrated Therapies Service, the Occupational Therapist will be expected to:
* Be competent in delivering assessment and therapy across a range of community-based settings for children and young people aged 0-19.
* Work autonomously in diverse settings (schools, children\'s centres, homes, nurseries and clinics) with safe lone-working practices.
* Demonstrate collaborative work with children, young people and families, and work within a broad multidisciplinary network to support development and aspirations.
* Use evidence-informed practice to provide assessments and interventions and develop clear, goal-focused care plans.
* Coordinate caseload management, maintain safeguarding, and contribute to service development and leadership within the team.
Person Specification
Experience
* Relevant extensive experience and practice in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
* Experience working as part of a team
* Experience supervising students
* Experience devising and delivering training packages to patients, parents and carers and other professionals
* Relevant highly specialised post-registration experience
* Experience working in community settings and autonomously as a lone practitioner
* Specialist knowledge of paediatric OT equipment
Desirable
* Experience of leading on service developments/projects
* Experience delivering leadership tasks or projects
Education and Qualification
* Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
* HCPC Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists and Royal College of Occupational Therapists
* Post-graduate specialist short courses
Desirable
* Post-graduate qualification in Sensory Integration
* Attendance at relevant special interest group/clinical excellence group
* Extensive training relevant to the post
Skills and Knowledge
* Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to paediatric clients
* Knowledge of therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
* Knowledge and experience of implementing SEND reforms including EHCP assessment
* Experience with goal setting, care plan development and delivery from evidence-informed practice
* Understanding of clinical governance including patient safety, quality, clinical audit and patient experience
* Knowledge of the roles of other professionals across agencies
* Standards of record keeping and reflective practice (audits, CPD)
Desirable
* Experience of using Systmone as the electronic record
* Experience leading clinical audits
Aptitudes, Attitudes and Personal Characteristics
* Pro-active and supportive team member
* Negotiation, problem solving, analytical and reflective skills
* Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with professionals, children, young people and families
* Willingness to adapt and thrive in a busy, changing environment
Other
* IT literacy across platforms
* Desirable: Car owner and driver
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS submission will be made to check for previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration (HCPC and related bodies). See NHS Careers for details.
Employer details
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wood End Centre, Judge Heath Lane, Hayes, UB3 2PB
Employer website: cnwl.nhs.uk/work
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