Specialist Occupational Therapist
Job overview
Are you looking for an chance to work as a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist in an MDT team based in an OfstedOutstanding Special School?
We are looking for an exceptional Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team, working across Paddock Special School. Paddock School is anoutstanding special school supporting children aged 4-19 years old with severe learning difficulties, complex communication needs and/or ASD .
Your role will be focused on assessment and therapy and working closely with the education team, parents/carers and the wider MDT to support and review children in accessing their learning and participating in school occupations.
As a member of the St George’s children’s therapies team, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic multi-disciplinary team, with regular opportunities for supervision and continuing professional development.More information is detailed in supporting document.
Main duties of the job
To work as a specialist occupational therapist as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the paediatric therapy service based at Paddock School.
To provide a high standard of occupational therapy assessment, treatment and advice to children, young people andtheir families accessing the school
The Occupational Therapist will support children who attend the school and their families as outlined in their Education, Health and Care plan. The therapy team at Paddock School implement an integrated therapy model.
Working for our organisation
The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist settings, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Approved Degree Level Training in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.
- Relevant Masters Modules related to Children
- Relevant training regarding Autism
- Member of RCOT
Experience
Essential criteria- E1. Relevant post graduate experience in assessment and intervention of pupils within a school setting
- E3. Experience using a wide range of standardised assessments & clinical observations
- E4. A working knowledge of child development, neuro-developmental stages and the role of occupation in childhood.
- E5. Ability to demonstrate Trust Values.
- Experience in working with children who has a diagnosis of ASD and learning difficulties
- Experience in using the CO-OP approach
- Some experience of planning & running groups
- Experience in using Makaton and PECS
Skills
Essential criteria- S1. Ability to manage a caseload & to reflect on clinical practice & experience with supervision and support from a Band 7 OT.
- S2. Ability to solve complex problems & take appropriate decisions.
- S3. Ability to communicate clearly with others using effective listening skills, non-verbal communication and establishing an easy rapport.
- S4. Flexibility – able to adapt to different demands & situations and the ability to work under pressure.
- S5. Ability to prioritise & organise workload & time.
- S6. Ability to write concise, legible notes & reports.
- S7. Good presentation skills.
- S8. Demonstrating some degree of postgraduate training.
Knowledge
Essential criteria- K1. Understanding & knowledge of up to date information relating to children with Physical Disabilities, Autism, Developmental Co-ordination Disorder and other related disorders affecting participation in every day activities.
- K2. Good understanding of the range of physical & developmental disabilities which can occur with children and the role of the OT in this area.
- Good understanding of sensory processing difficulties and the impact this has on function for school age children
- Knowledge of TEACCH
Other
Essential criteria- Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day