Overview
The purpose of the Specialist Occupational Therapist role is to ensure delivery of a high-quality OT service, primarily to mainstream schools, on an outreach basis. The postholder will be a skilled and experienced practitioner who can work autonomously to provide consultancy, training, advice and direct therapy interventions for pupils and staff. The therapist will offer support to families and carers where necessary. The post-holder will work within Together Trust processes to ensure that interventions are evidence based and that professional guidelines are met.
Responsibilities
* To independently manage a clinical caseload of students across a number of schools, working in collaboration with teachers and class teams.
* To undertake assessments utilising clinical observation and judgement, combined with specialist theoretical knowledge, taking a holistic perspective of the students needs.
* To undertake an annual appraisal, setting and agreeing targets linked to service development plan priorities with their line manager.
* To manage the appraisal and supervision of junior colleagues within the Occupational Therapy Team as appropriate.
* To be a positive role model, treat people fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive school culture.
* To monitor and evaluate risk within the workplace and to provide support to team members to develop risk awareness.
* To participate in professional development maintaining compliance with HCPC regulations for mandatory training and external training opportunities.
* To invest in Special Interest Groups and discussions relevant to practice.
* To contribute to service development in a clinical area and in line with department and operational needs.
Requirements
* Degree or equivalent in Occupational therapy
* Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
* Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as fit to work in the UK
* Experience of working in mainstream school settings
* Experience of working with young people with complex needs including autism spectrum conditions
* Knowledge of learning disabilities and associated conditions
* Knowledge of autism spectrum conditions
* Knowledge of relevant safeguarding requirements and how to help young people with communications difficulties stay safe
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