Job Overview Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist – Neurodiversity Lead
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our team for an Occupational Therapist (OT) with children's 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 .
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced OT to join our innovative Children's OT service that combines the traditional roles of both health and social services Children's OT. We are based in a modern Children's Development Centre promoting multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working.
Along with clinical work the post holder will also supervise junior members of the team and OT students also assisting with and lead on service developments. The post holder will also receive supervision and support by senior members of the team.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience working with children with disabilities in a community OT setting-Experience of working with children with ASD and ADHD
A valid manual UK driving license
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was for med on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge your self and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for .
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
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Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential Criteria
OT Degree/Diploma
HCPC registration
Post-qualification paediatric training
Evidence of self-directed learning and CPD
Desirable criteria
Bobath/Neurodevelopmental training
Postural management training
Equipment and adaptations training
Sensory training
Skills And Abilities
Essential criteria
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
Ability to facilitate others to deliver OT treatment programmes
Desirable criteria
Experience of delivery coaching and co-op approaches to interventions.
Experience of delivery parent groups in relation to sensory and functional needs.
Experience participating in or leading on audits.
Other Factors
Essential criteria
Manual driving licence - valid in the United Kingdom
Desirable criteria
Car Owner
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential Criteria
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 criteria
Knowledge of children's normal developmental milestones and experience of working with developmental checklists
Knowledge of specialist equipment and adaptations
Knowledge of Sensory strategies and interventions
Knowledge of Neurodevelopment input
Experience
Essential criteria
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
Has supervised junior staff / assistances / students
Desirable criteria
Postural management and equipment skills and experience
Experience of working with children in mainstream, special schools and early years settings Experience of working with Local Educational Authorities (LEAs