Children's Occupational Therapist

Children's Occupational Therapist - Band 6

Fixed Term - 8 months

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated OT to join our well-established and innovative Children's OT service that combines the traditional roles of both health and social services OTs. We are a dynamic, friendly and supportive team of OTs and OT Technical Instructors who have a wide range of skills and expertise. The service has a good reputation and we work closely with colleagues across Children's Services in Health, CAMHS, Education and Social Services. We have recently relocated to a modern purpose-built Children's Development Centre promoting MDT working and shared working spaces.

Proposed Interview Date - TBC

Main duties of the job

You will be providing OT input to children with a wide range of disabilities working across a range of settings including; in their homes, nurseries, and respite placements within Croydon.

You will be delivering therapy at universal, targeted and specialists levels. Intervention will be a range of parent groups, coaching, monitoring and MDT working.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Other

• Valid UK manual driving licence
• Car owner

Education and Qualifications

• A Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development and self-directed learning
• Experience of delivering coaching/Co-op interventions
• Experience with equipment and adaptations
• Additional training in neuroprovidersity related sensory needs
• Attendance of paediatric courses post qualification

Knowledge and Understanding

• Understanding the role of a Children's Occupational Therapist
• Uses clinical reasoning and reflective practice
• Experiential learning to demonstrate the required experience to manage a caseload
• Awareness of clinical governance and children's safeguarding agenda and guidance
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
• Experience of specialist equipment and housing needs
• Demonstrates an understanding and application of national guidelines / legislation

Experience

• Post graduate OT experience in relevant settings.
• Knowledge of current best practice in Children's OT
• Experience of working with children at undergraduate level, or in another relevant setting.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary work
• Postgraduate Children's OT experience
• Experience working with children who have a diagnosis or Autism, ADHD and Cerebral Palsy

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with children, parents and staff, including children with significant communication barriers
• Good report writing skills
• Able to work as part of a team, understanding of team dynamics

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 pro rata pa incl HCAS outer