Job Summary
Highly Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist lead for Autism
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our team for an Occupational Therapist (OT) with childrens OT experience. We are looking for a children's OT to lead on the development of a high quality OT service for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Main Duties
The post holder will act as a source of clinical expertise and advice on Occupational Therapy input for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder within the Children's Occupational Therapy team and for other health professionals and colleagues working within external agencies. Additionally, the post holder will supervise junior members of the team and OT students, assist with service development, and receive supervision and support by senior members of the team.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* OT degree/Diploma
* HCPC registration
* Post‑qualification paediatric training
* Evidence of self‑directed learning and CPD
Desirable
* Bobath/Neurodevelopmental training
* Postural management training
* Equipment and adaptations training
* Sensory integration training
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
* Demonstrate a clear understanding of OT skills in relation to children with disabilities
* Excellent clinical knowledge and well established OT assessment and treatment skills
* Commitment to service development
Desirable
* Knowledge of children's normal developmental milestones and experience of working with developmental checklists
* Knowledge of specialist equipment and adaptations
* Knowledge of sensory integration
* Knowledge of neurodevelopment input
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with children and their families/carers in a family and child centred approach
* Experience of having taught peers / assistants / students
* Experience working in community settings, including a local authority in the UK
* Experience of working with children with Autism and ADHD
Desirable
* Has supervised junior staff / assistants / students
* Postural management and equipment skills and experience
* Experience working with children in mainstream, special schools and early years settings
* Experience of working with Local Educational Authorities (LEAs)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff, incl. children with significant communication difficulties
* Excellent report writing skills, including record keeping
* Good organisational and time management skills
Desirable
* Ability to facilitate others to deliver OT treatment programmes
Other Factors
* Car driver
* Driving licence – valid in the United Kingdom for manual car
Additional Information
Interview Date 12th November
Disclosure and Barring Service Check required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Address: Crystal Children's Development Centre, mailing close, London, CR0 7YD.
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