Specialist Occupational Therapist Band 6 – Rehabilitation

Specialist Occupational Therapist Band 6 – Rehabilitation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Rehabilitation Therapy Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide a high quality, evidence based occupational therapy service, which promotes participation and functional activity of children and young people accessing our neurorehabilitation services.

Main duties of the job

The role of Specialist Occupational Therapist will provide a high quality, evidence based occupational therapy service, which promotes participation and functional activity of children and young people accessing our neurorehabilitation services.

Our service delivery aims to promote outcome focussed interventions, safe care, function and participation of children and young people accessing home, school, and community life. You will deliver child and family focused, goal led interventions at a specialist level within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency setting.

About us

About Us

The Childrens Trust isthe UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providingexpert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialistcentre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via ourBrain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, weare located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of:Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

The work we do ishighly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuablerange of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment,enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for thoseexperiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.

We also offeradditional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlementsranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your lengthof service.

Other benefits includefree on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton trainstations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation(subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (whereapplicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and theopportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborativeenvironment.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Skills and Responsibilities

• Providehigh quality, evidence based occupational therapy provision for children andyoung people, in partnership with other members of the multi-disciplinary teamand education services.
• Undertakespecialist occupational therapy assessments of children with a range of needsincluding highly complex needs.
• Developtherapy goals, in collaboration and with the child and family/carers, as wellas the MDT, to maximise recovery and facilitate the participation of the childin their daily life.
• Deviseand carry out therapeutic interventions that are developmentally appropriate,goal directed, and occupation centred both in terms of means and outcome.
• Useobservational and standardised outcome measures to monitor and evaluate eachchilds progress and adjust intervention/programmes, as necessary.
• Contributeto the assessment of the child/young persons upper limb and support provisionof interventions to maintain or improve upper limb range and function wherepossible.
• Assessand advise on specialist equipment and liaise with social services and relevantothers on its provision. This may be loaned equipment for use at The ChildrensTrust or recommendations of equipment for long-term use on return to home.
• Assess,evaluate, and recommend discharge/transition plans for children/young peoplewithin the multidisciplinary team framework.
• Contributeto child related reports, including looked after children and annual reviewreports as required, and assist with the collation of these as required, in atimely manner and in line with organisational targets.
• Contributeto child related meetings, meetings with parents, MDT meetings, and liaisonwith external agencies where appropriate.
• Keepappropriate and accurate intervention records, fulfilling legal, professionaland all other requirements of The Childrens Trust.
• Workflexibly in terms of hours, including the ability to work an early evening(weekly) and one weekend day, per calendar month.
• Toundertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities,as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.

Communication

• Communicateeffectively with children/young people, applying the principles of consistentcommunication.
• Facilitateeffective communication with families and members of the MultidisciplinaryTeam.
• Recognisebarriers to effective communication and be able to reduce these as appropriate.
• Attendand contribute to Multidisciplinary Team meetings, to discuss individualchildren/ young people and service in general, as required e.g., reviews, caseconferences, parents evenings, clinics, etc.
• Maintainclear and concise documents and records, in accordance with The ChildrensTrust Policy.
• Ensuredocuments are managed confidentially at all times.
• Manageinformal complaints, in line with The Childrens Trust polices and contributeto the resolution of written complaints, and as they occur taking immediateaction where necessary.

Management of Self and Others

• Providesupport and supervision for junior team members and students, within area ofresponsibility, providing direction, motivation, and support to achieve keyobjectives.
• Participatein the annual Performance Development Review and monthly supervision sessions,as required by The Childrens Trust, both as Appraiser and Appraise.
• Managetime effectively, prioritising, and delegating work appropriately and asrequired.

Governance

• Readand implement all policies, procedures, and risk assessments, pertinent toworking practice and keep up to date with changes as and when they occur.
• Criticallyevaluate practice through clinical audits and by appraisal of the informationgained, in combination with current knowledge of evidence-based practice;identify opportunities for service improvement and development, with supportfrom Highly Specialist Therapists/ Heads of Therapy.
• Continuethe audit cycle, by evaluating any changes implemented as a result. This shouldinclude the adoption of evidence informed practice, the trial of emerginginterventions and the cessation of interventions, where evidence isinsufficient and other approaches are indicated.
• Recogniseand critically appraise situations where the effectiveness, efficiency andquality of the service are compromised and take appropriate action to resolvethe situation, with support from Highly Specialist Therapists/ Heads ofTherapy.
• Criticallyreflect on own performance and that of other staff; and use this evaluation toenhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of future practice.
• UndergoThe Childrens Trust Risk Assessor training, in order that all activities arerisk assessed and documented in the most appropriate format. Ensure thatdetailed risk assessments are completed, as required.
• Activelyparticipate in local clinical governance activities.

Career Long Learning, Education and Research

• Undertakeall mandatory training, in line with The Childrens Trust policy.
• Advancepersonal knowledge, understanding and skills in line with identified learningneeds, by making appropriate use of a variety of learning and developmentresources and opportunities, e.g., by attending courses/ lectures, contact andinvolvement with relevant special interest groups and visiting otherdepartments/ organisations and by conducting Literature Reviews.
• Prepareappropriately for Performance Development Reviews, identifying learningobjectives and setting targets; identify opportunities for professionaldevelopment in order to meet continuing professional development requirements.
• Participatein in-service competency training programmes and teaching sessions, asappropriate.
• Contributeto service development projects in line with departmental and organisationalpriorities.

Limits of Authority and Problem Solving

• Makeday-to-day decisions regarding occupational therapy requirements for childrenand young people, based on case load, including recommendations for specialistequipment.
• Responsiblefor day-to-day time management and prioritisation of workload, taking intoaccount the needs of the whole service.
• Monthlyformal supervision.
• Providesformal supervision monthly to junior Therapists and/or MultidisciplinaryTechnicians.
• Supportingthe Occupational Therapy Team and house-based multi-disciplinary team indelivery of an effective service.
• Anyother duties as required.

Professionalism

• Takesaction and raises concerns.
• Adhereto the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.
• Maintainprofessional boundaries and professionalism at all times.
• Committedto demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times.

Healthand Safety

• Adheresto all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to performyour role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures.
• Provideevidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post.
• Adhereto manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.
• Promotesthe health and safety of others.
• Usesthe incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify andreport risks and incidents/actions if directed.
• Responsiblefor identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment.

Wellbeingand Emotional Resilience

• Maintainsa positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcomingchallenges and problems.
• Recognisesown limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resourcewhen or if necessary.
• Treatschallenges and problems as a learning experience.
• Remainsorganised and focused when under pressure.
• Respondsappropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.
• Motivatesself and other.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people with acquired brain injury and complex disabilities
• Competent skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Knowledge of current research, clinical audit, and service evaluation methods
• Understanding of physical, communication, behavioural and emotional changes after acquired brain injury (ABI)

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy: Essential
• HCPC registration
• Member of British Association of Occupational Therapist
• Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards
• Willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties including extended role activities

Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy: Essential
• HCPC registration
• Member of British Association of Occupational Therapist
• Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards
• Willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties including extended role activities
• Experience of working with children/young people and/or acquired brain injury
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with families
• Ability to support the delivery of complex and sensitive information to a vulnerable patient group and their families
• Previous experience as an OT working with children with developmental conditions, including using developmental assessments and providing therapy to address occupational performance
• Experience of paediatric postural management including assessment for wheelchairs and specialist equipment and upper limb interventions to support activities of daily living
• Working with children with complex communication needs

Personal Qualities

• Ability to cope with working in a demanding environment
• Flexible and can do attitude towards competing workload commitments
• Highly motivated and reliable
• Commitment to the vision and promises of The Childrens Trust

Skills & Abilities

• Clinical assessment and intervention skills relevant to children and young people with acquired brain injury
• Sound clinical reasoning skills, analysing a variety of evidence and presenting this in a relevant format e.g., report; presentation
• Workload management including delegation of tasks
• Competent in supporting junior colleagues in using reflective practice tools and ability to give clear and effective feedback
• Competent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports, and compile presentations
• Competent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills with professionals, families, and children
• Reflective practice skills, able to reflect on own practice and adapt according to feedback
• To provide advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of occupational therapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care
• Liaising with colleagues within the Trust (including case conferences, ward rounds and discharge planning) and local services (referring hospitals and community services – health, education, and social care) to ensure integrated and coordinated continuity of care of the child.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of a therapy role
• Clinical assessment and treatment of upper limb including splinting, conducting postural assessments and ROM

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£45,953 to £54,254 a year£36,762-£43,403 pro rata dependent on experience inclusive of LW

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