Specialist Occupational Therapist 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Clinical Responsibilities • Provide high quality, evidence based Occupational Therapy provision for children and young people receiving support from community rehabilitation services in partnership with other members of the multiprofessional team. • Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments of children with a range of needs including highly complex needs. • Devise and carry out therapeutic interventions that are developmentally appropriate and goal directed with support from senior members of the team. • Devise suitable, individualised occupational therapy programmes/strategies that fit within the childs daily routine, whether to be carried out by parents, educators or members of the Multi- professional Team; these should be monitored, evaluated and adjusted appropriately according to the needs of the child. • Develop therapy goals, in collaboration and with the child and family/carers, as well as the multiprofessional team, to maximise recovery and facilitate the participation of the child in their daily life. • Provide a range of occupational therapy interventions for outpatient intervention packages e.g. upper limb assessment and programmes. • Work closely with all members of the Multi-professional Team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and/ or appointments, as required. • Provide clinical cover across the service during episodes of staff shortage/heavy workload, in order to ensure effective service delivery. • Work flexibly in terms of hours, in order to meet the needs of the service. • Support the community team to deliver an early supported discharge model for children and young people residing in the Southeast. • Work collaboratively with the community and inpatient rehabilitation therapy teams to deliver timely assessments, goal setting, treatment planning, intensive therapy and meaningful outcomes for children and young people. • Work in collaboration with the inpatient therapy team and offer packages of intensive outpatient therapy at The Childrens Trust. • Provide effective, timely and concise information to inform childrens progress reporting, discharge planning and transfer of input to local community services. • Works collaboratively across the multi-professional team, fostering positive working relationships, communication and coordination to achieve meaningful outcomes for children and their families. • To attend and contribute to occupational therapy/Communinty team staff meetings and other meetings when appropriate. • To work on agreed areas of service development. • Provides clinical supervision monthly to MDT Technicians. • Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time. Management of Self and Others • Provide support and clinical supervision for junior team members and students, within area of responsibility, providing direction, motivation and support to achieve key objectives. • Participate in the annual Performance Development Review and monthly supervision sessions, as required by The Childrens Trust, both as Appraiser and Appraise. • Manage time effectively, prioritising and delegating work appropriately and as required. Communication • Communicate effectively with children/young people and families (applying the principles of consistent communication). • Facilitate effective communication with families and members of the Multi-professional Team. • Recognise barriers to effective communication and be able to reduce these as appropriate. • Attend and contribute to Multi-professional Team meetings, to discuss individual children/ young people and service in general, as required e.g. reviews, case conferences, parents evenings, clinics, etc. • Keep appropriate and accurate intervention records, fulfilling legal, professional and all other requirements of The Childrens Trust. • Ensure documents are managed confidentially at all times. • Manage informal complaints, in line with The Childrens Trust polices and contribute to the resolution of written complaints, and as they occur taking immediate action where necessary. Governance • Read and implement all policies, procedures and risk assessments, pertinent to working practice and keep up to date with changes as and when they occur. • Critically evaluate practice through clinical audits and by appraisal of the information gained, in combination with current knowledge of evidence-based practice; identify opportunities for service improvement and development, with support from Highly Specialist Therapists/ Head of Therapies. • Continue the audit cycle, by evaluating any changes implemented as a result. This should include the adoption of evidence informed practice, the trial of emerging interventions and the cessation of interventions, where evidence is insufficient and other approaches are indicated. • Recognise and critically appraise situations where the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the service are compromised and take appropriate action to resolve the situation, with support from Highly Specialist Therapists/ Head of Therapies. • Critically reflect on own performance and that of other staff; and use this evaluation to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of future practice. • Actively participate in local clinical governance and service improvement activities. Career Long Learning, Education and Research • Undertake all mandatory training, in line with The Childrens Trust policy. • Advance personal knowledge, understanding and skills in line with identified learning needs, by making appropriate use of a variety of learning and development resources and opportunities, e.g. by attending courses/ lectures, contact and involvement with relevant special interest groups and visiting other departments/ organisations and by conducting Literature Reviews. • Prepare for Performance Development Reviews, identifying learning objectives and setting targets; identify opportunities for professional development in order to meet continuing professional development requirements. • Participates in in-service competency training programmes and teaching sessions, as appropriate. Professionalism • Takes action and raises concerns. • Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust. • Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times. • Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times. Health and Safety • Adheres to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to perform your role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures. • Provide evidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post. • Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training. • Promotes the health and safety of others. • Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed. • Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment. Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience • Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems. • Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary. • Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience. • Remains organised and focused when under pressure. • Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback. • Motivates self and other. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities • Provide high quality, evidence based Occupational Therapy provision for children and young people receiving support from community rehabilitation services in partnership with other members of the multiprofessional team. • Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments of children with a range of needs including highly complex needs. • Devise and carry out therapeutic interventions that are developmentally appropriate and goal directed with support from senior members of the team. • Devise suitable, individualised occupational therapy programmes/strategies that fit within the childs daily routine, whether to be carried out by parents, educators or members of the Multi- professional Team; these should be monitored, evaluated and adjusted appropriately according to the needs of the child. • Develop therapy goals, in collaboration and with the child and family/carers, as well as the multiprofessional team, to maximise recovery and facilitate the participation of the child in their daily life. • Provide a range of occupational therapy interventions for outpatient intervention packages e.g. upper limb assessment and programmes. • Work closely with all members of the Multi-professional Team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and/ or appointments, as required. • Provide clinical cover across the service during episodes of staff shortage/heavy workload, in order to ensure effective service delivery. • Work flexibly in terms of hours, in order to meet the needs of the service. • Support the community team to deliver an early supported discharge model for children and young people residing in the Southeast. • Work collaboratively with the community and inpatient rehabilitation therapy teams to deliver timely assessments, goal setting, treatment planning, intensive therapy and meaningful outcomes for children and young people. • Work in collaboration with the inpatient therapy team and offer packages of intensive outpatient therapy at The Childrens Trust. • Provide effective, timely and concise information to inform childrens progress reporting, discharge planning and transfer of input to local community services. • Works collaboratively across the multi-professional team, fostering positive working relationships, communication and coordination to achieve meaningful outcomes for children and their families. • To attend and contribute to occupational therapy/Communinty team staff meetings and other meetings when appropriate. • To work on agreed areas of service development. • Provides clinical supervision monthly to MDT Technicians. • Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time. Management of Self and Others • Provide support and clinical supervision for junior team members and students, within area of responsibility, providing direction, motivation and support to achieve key objectives. • Participate in the annual Performance Development Review and monthly supervision sessions, as required by The Childrens Trust, both as Appraiser and Appraise. • Manage time effectively, prioritising and delegating work appropriately and as required. Communication • Communicate effectively with children/young people and families (applying the principles of consistent communication). • Facilitate effective communication with families and members of the Multi-professional Team. • Recognise barriers to effective communication and be able to reduce these as appropriate. • Attend and contribute to Multi-professional Team meetings, to discuss individual children/ young people and service in general, as required e.g. reviews, case conferences, parents evenings, clinics, etc. • Keep appropriate and accurate intervention records, fulfilling legal, professional and all other requirements of The Childrens Trust. • Ensure documents are managed confidentially at all times. • Manage informal complaints, in line with The Childrens Trust polices and contribute to the resolution of written complaints, and as they occur taking immediate action where necessary. Governance • Read and implement all policies, procedures and risk assessments, pertinent to working practice and keep up to date with changes as and when they occur. • Critically evaluate practice through clinical audits and by appraisal of the information gained, in combination with current knowledge of evidence-based practice; identify opportunities for service improvement and development, with support from Highly Specialist Therapists/ Head of Therapies. • Continue the audit cycle, by evaluating any changes implemented as a result. This should include the adoption of evidence informed practice, the trial of emerging interventions and the cessation of interventions, where evidence is insufficient and other approaches are indicated. • Recognise and critically appraise situations where the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the service are compromised and take appropriate action to resolve the situation, with support from Highly Specialist Therapists/ Head of Therapies. • Critically reflect on own performance and that of other staff; and use this evaluation to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of future practice. • Actively participate in local clinical governance and service improvement activities. Career Long Learning, Education and Research • Undertake all mandatory training, in line with The Childrens Trust policy. • Advance personal knowledge, understanding and skills in line with identified learning needs, by making appropriate use of a variety of learning and development resources and opportunities, e.g. by attending courses/ lectures, contact and involvement with relevant special interest groups and visiting other departments/ organisations and by conducting Literature Reviews. • Prepare for Performance Development Reviews, identifying learning objectives and setting targets; identify opportunities for professional development in order to meet continuing professional development requirements. • Participates in in-service competency training programmes and teaching sessions, as appropriate. Professionalism • Takes action and raises concerns. • Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust. • Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times. • Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times. Health and Safety • Adheres to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to perform your role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures. • Provide evidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post. • Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training. • Promotes the health and safety of others. • Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed. • Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment. Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience • Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems. • Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary. • Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience. • Remains organised and focused when under pressure. • Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback. • Motivates self and other.