Trac proudly powers the recruitment for

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

Find out more

Jobs Website

Open

Ref: 333-G-HCS-1101-A Vacancy ID: 6834521

Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Accepting applications until: 12-Dec-2024 08:00

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 12-Dec-2024 08:00

Location

Gwefan: Alexandra Avenue Health & Social Care Centre Primary Care Hub,
Cyfeiriad: 275 Alexandra Ave,
Tref: Harrow,
Cod post: HA2 9DX
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Oriau: Part time - 22.5 hours per week

Salary

Cyflog: £51,883 - £58,544 Pro rata per annum inc. Outer HCAS
Cyfnod cyflog: Yearly
Gradd: (NHS AfC: Band 7)

Specialty

Prif leoliad: Paediatric

Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

To communicate complex patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with multidisciplinary team members across health, education and social services and the voluntary sector. In particular to work with early years and school staff to ensure the delivery of a well co-ordinated care plan and/or individual education plan which facilitates the development of sensory, perceptual, motor and daily living skills.
To co-ordinate the day-to-day provision of Occupational Therapy input for CYP with special needs, prioritising workloads and resources to ensure CYP’s needs are met.
To manage a highly specialist and complex caseload of CYP with SEN particularly those attending specially resourced provisions for CYP with Physical Disability.
Lead clinician for provision of comprehensive specialist assessment and differential diagnosis of individual children and neonates with diverse and complex presentations using a range of specialist assessments/techniques
Using highly specialist manual handling techniques
Referring on to other services/professionals as appropriate in particular, Harrow Wheelchair services, Community equipment store, Consultant Paediatricians,
Using specialist knowledge and demonstrating advanced skills in dealing with complex issues, including those where there are conflicting clinical indicators, to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management and wider issues relating to service provision for pre-school/school children
Writing reports reflecting highly specialist knowledge and providing specific advice for statutory assessment of special educational need.
To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in /School.
To advise on manual handling risk assessment, access school environments and provision of specialist equipment (seating and hoisting equipment) and aids to daily living.
To lead project working groups aimed at achieving team objectives particularly those relating to clinical specialism involving OT colleagues and other professionals e.g. Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Educational Psychology and early years.
To provide line management/clinical supervision to more junior Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants and lead their Personal Development Plans (PDPs) and appraisals.

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Other

Meini prawf hanfodol

Car Driver

Education and Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol

Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
Health Professions Council – Licence to Practice
Evidence of CPD in portfolio including attendance of specialist short courses relevant to CYP with special needs/ disability
Training in Moving and Handling people with disabilities
Member of College of Occupational Therapy

Meini prawf dymunol

Advanced training up to Masters level equivalent in area of Paediatric Occupational Therapy e.g. sensory integration Paediatric Bobath Course, child development sensory Integration modules
Member of College of Occupational Therapy

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

Extensive experience to of working with pre-school and school aged children: • with complex needs • physical and learning disabilities • perceptual-motor disorders • Neuro-developmental disorders
Extensive experience of : • Assessment, treatment and management of CYP with complex needs • Working as part of an MDT within an early years setting • Managing own caseload • Working with parents / carers • Writing clinical notes and reports
Experience of: • Teaching other professionals/parents • Clinical audit, research. • Line management/Supervision of staff. • Contributing to Appraisal of others • Leading teams/projects.

Meini prawf dymunol

• Knowledge of a range of specialist aids, equipment and seating systems including wheelchairs and assistive technology
• Knowledge of, foundation stage and National curriculums

Skills and Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol

• Well established knowledge of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to CYP with complex needs physical difficulties
• Well established knowledge range of specialist aids, equipment and seating systems available to CYP including wheelchairs, seating and assistive technology.
Working knowledge of the roles of: • Other professionals in Health, Education and Social Care involved with CYP
• Occupational Therapist in the Education system.
• Understanding and application of standards of record keeping and reporting
• National policies and procedures in particular safeguarding children, SEN and disability act, SEN reforms, Childrens and families act, National Service framework for children, the children’s bill and foundation stage and National curriculum’s.
• Clinical governance/audit

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Meini prawf hanfodol

• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal (English)
• Negotiation and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own and others workload
• Good analytical and reflection skills